Plant Min Zone: 5b
Plant Max Zone: 10a
Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade
Water / Rainfall: Low, Average, High
Soil Quality: Poor, Average, Rich
Bloom Season: None
Flower Color: None
Berry / Fruit Color: None
Spring Foliage Color: Green, White, Variegated
Summer Foliage Color: Green, Dark Green
Fall Foliage Color: Green, Dark Green
Evergreen Foliage: No
Winter Interest: No
Scented Flowers: No
Drought Tolerance: Medium, High
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low
Humidity Tolerance: High
Wind Tolerance: Medium
Poor Soil Tolerance: Sandy Soils, Rocky Soils, Clay Soils
Height: 2' - 3'
Width: 4' - 6'
Growth Rate: Medium
Service Life: Very Long: 10-20 years
Maintenance Need: High
Spreading Potential: Medium
Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Evergreen Bamboo only if Winter-Kill Occurs.
Plant Grouping Size: Medium Grouping of 5-10, Mass Planting of 10 or more
Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure, North Exposure
Extreme Planting Locations: Tolerates Extreme Heat, Resistant to Rabbits
Ornamental Features: Long Lasting Fall Color, Bright Winter Color, Multiple Seasons of Interest, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage
Special Landscape Uses: Erosion Control
Possible Pest Problems: None
Plant Limitations: Aggressive Rhizomes / Runners, May Be Too Invasive for Garden Use, May get Occasional Winter-kill
>>>>>To keep bamboo from spreading into other landscape or formal lawn areas, you must install a continuous border around the grove.