Groundcover & Vines – clumping – Giant Timber Bamboo

Giant timer bamboo 

Botanical name: phyllostachys reticulata

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: up to 66 ft in height with a spread of less than a ft 

Hardy zone: zones 7-11 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: can grow up to 3 ft per year `1

Pruning instructions: trim as needed to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate by division 

Landscape use: privacy, windbreaker, border 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: drought tolerant, clay tolerant

Watering instructions: once established can survive on rainfall and only needs to be watered during periods of drought

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: fall or winter

Best type of soil: clay or loam 

Companion plants: ginger, other types of bamboo, ferns, sedums

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: yes