Outdoor Greenery

Learn about several plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

Naked Bamboo (5 of 11)

Plant in full sun to moderate shade
Extremely invasive unless contained by 30-36 inch deep barriers
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil; water freely until established
Height: 25-35 feet Width: to infinity
Most cold hardy Phyllostachys species
Hardy in zones (4)5-9:
Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid exposure to salt; plant may flop over in wind, heavy snow or ice; marginally hardy in this zone and may not reach full size.
Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch after first hard frost to prevent heaving; avoid exposure to salt; plant may flop over in wind, heavy snow or ice.
Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall; plant may flop over in wind, heavy snow or ice.
Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch in fall; plant may flop over in wind, heavy snow or ice.
Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to moderate shade; mulch in fall; plant may flop over in wind.
Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to moderate shade; mulch in fall; plant may flop over in wind.