.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } 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: Bisset's Running Bamboo Bamboo, Phyllostachys bissetii Common Name: Bisset's Running Bamboo Size & Growth: 10-15 feet tall; spread can be 5-8 feet over time Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Summer Growth Rate: Fast Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Not typically used for cut flowers Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, Shrubs Care Tips Plant in well-draining soil in a sunny location with some afternoon shade in hot climates. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Prefers sandy loam to rich loam soils. Tolerates average to high humidity levels. Prune to shape and control spread in early spring. Mulch heavily in winter zones below zone 6 to protect roots. Plant 1-2 inches below soil surface. Feed with balanced fertilizer in early spring. Keep the rhizome barrier in place to prevent unwanted spreading.
