Bamboo-Phyllostachys bissetti #5
Bamboo-Phyllostachys bissetti #5
Bissett Bamboo
Running bamboo
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A vigorous spreader and quite cold hardy. Upright culms and very dense foliage make this a particularly good species for use as a hedge, screen or windbreak. Wood is considered relatively strong; shoots are edible and of good quality. Can be invasive.
Botanical Name- Phyllostachys 'Bissetti'
Pronunciation- fy-loh-STAK-iss
Foliage- Evergreen
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Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, compost enriched soil
Current Size- #5
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Companion Plants- Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (textural contrast, pollinator interest)
Fauna Attracted- Shelter for birds/insects, can be invasive
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C14
Yearly Care Instructions- Control spread with barriers or selective removal; water regularly and fertilize in spring.
Trimming Instructions- Thin out older canes in early spring to manage size and encourage fresh shoots.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate to high feeding need for bamboo. Amend clay soils heavily to enhance drainage.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Bamboo mites, sooty mold
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