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(Phyllostachys bissetii)
Bisset’s Bamboo (Phyllostachys bissetii)
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Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Apple Valley, Minnesota
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 17" - 69" | 30" | Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. | Irrigate N" / year |
| • High Temp. | 71°F - 92°F | 83°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | 18°F - 38°F | 3°F | Your winter temperatures may be too cold for this plant | Too cold |
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.
Summary
Phyllostachys bissetii, commonly known as Bisset’s Bamboo, is an evergreen, running bamboo species native to the damp woodlands and forest margins in the Sichuan and Zhejiang provinces of China. It can grow up to 20 feet (6 meters) in height and features dense, dark green foliage. Bisset’s Bamboo is characterized by its vigorous growth and culms that are initially green, turning to a yellow-green with age. The plant typically flowers infrequently, and the flowering cycle can lead to the death of the bamboo.
Bisset’s Bamboo is valued for its rapid growth and dense foliage, making it an excellent choice for privacy screens and windbreaks in the landscape. It is also used for erosion control due to its robust root system. In cultivation, it requires moist, well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. While it is relatively low maintenance, it is important to contain its spread, as it can become invasive. Regular mowing around the planting area or installing root barriers can help manage its growth.CC BY-SA 4.0
Bisset’s Bamboo is valued for its rapid growth and dense foliage, making it an excellent choice for privacy screens and windbreaks in the landscape. It is also used for erosion control due to its robust root system. In cultivation, it requires moist, well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. While it is relatively low maintenance, it is important to contain its spread, as it can become invasive. Regular mowing around the planting area or installing root barriers can help manage its growth.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 20-40 feet
- Width: 10-50 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Border Plant, Erosion Control, Hedges
Natural Habitat
Damp woodlands and forest margins in the Sichuan and Zhejiang provinces of China
Other Names
Common Names: Bisset’s Bamboo , Green Chinese Timber Bamboo , David Bisset Bamboo
Scientific Names: Phyllostachys bissetii
GBIF Accepted Name: Phyllostachys bissetii