Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
No known varieties available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Round
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Bearberry
In German
Bambus
Bärentraube
In French
Bambou
bearberry
In Greek
μπαμπού
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
bambu
bearberry
In Polish
Bambus
mącznicy lekarskiej
In Latin
Bamboo
bearberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Acidosasa
Arctostaphylos
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bamboo and Bearberry
Season and care of Bamboo and Bearberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Bearberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Bearberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Bearberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearberry is Acidic.
Bamboo and Bearberry Physical Information
Bamboo and Bearberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and Bearberry are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
- Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bamboo and Bearberry
Care of Bamboo and Bearberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.