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RedCrocus Bisset's Running Bamboo- Garden Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Ornamental Border, Hardy, Fast-Growing, Evergreen, Low Maintenance, Pet Friendly, Dense Green Foliage 5 Gallon

RedCrocus Bisset's Running Bamboo- Garden Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Ornamental Border, Hardy, Fast-Growing, Evergreen, Low Maintenance, Pet Friendly, Dense Green Foliage 5 Gallon

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SKU:pe5g017-redcrocus

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Bisset's Running Bamboo Bamboo, Phyllostachys bissetii

Description

A vigorous, clumping bamboo with dense, dark green foliage. Measures typically 10-15 ft in height, with a spreading habit that makes it ideal for screens or privacy hedges. Known for its hardy nature and rapid growth rate.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for privacy screens, windbreaks, and ornamental borders. Suitable for creating a lush, tropical appearance in garden landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Bisset's Running Bamboo Bamboo, Phyllostachys bissetii
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Bisset's Running Bamboo
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: 10-15 feet tall; spread can be 5-8 feet over time
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Summer
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Pollinator Attracts Icon Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Not typically used for cut flowers
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, Shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Plant in well-draining soil in a sunny location with some afternoon shade in hot climates.
  • Soil Moisture Icon Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Icon Prefers sandy loam to rich loam soils.
  • Humidity Icon Tolerates average to high humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Prune to shape and control spread in early spring.
  • Winter Care Icon Mulch heavily in winter zones below zone 6 to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth Icon Plant 1-2 inches below soil surface.
  • Fertilization Icon Feed with balanced fertilizer in early spring.
  • Special Care Icon Keep the rhizome barrier in place to prevent unwanted spreading.
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