Phyllostachys bissetii
Phyllostachys bissetii
- Native to:
- China
Jordi Coll Costa (ca.wikipedia.org),Michael Wolf (de.wikipedia.org) ( Webseite (kakteen.abg9.de) ),Michael Wolf (de.wikipedia.org) ( Webseite (kakteen.abg9.de) ),Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.),IKAl,Sykes, Bill,Filostachys,United States. Agricultural Research Service. Southern Region Adamson, W. C. (William Charles), 1938-
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Phyllostachys
- Species:
- Phyllostachys bissetii
- USDA Symbol:
- PHBI8
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 750 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Rhizomes typically survive fire and resprout vigorously; culms may be killed but underground portions regenerate.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to forest edges and riverbanks