Bamboo Plants

What Are the Uses for Bamboo?

The uses for bamboo plants are as diverse as the regions they inhabit. To name just a few uses, bamboo has been used:

• In construction (for example, in bamboo fences).
• As an ingredient in cuisine (for example, bamboo shoots in Chinese food).
• As a source of food for wildlife: Humans aren’t alone in their consumption of bamboo; panda bear fans know it as the primary food source for giant pandas.
• In landscaping: Uses for bamboo include as a hedge (for privacy screens) and as a specimen plant. You will learn more about bamboo privacy screens in a later FAQ.