Abstract:The aim was to elucidate fine root biomass distribution differences of moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) at different ages. The fine root biomass (WFRB), specific root length (LSRL), root tissue density (DRTD), and root length density (DRLD) were analyzed in the horizontal and vertical direction of different age moso bamboo. The results showed that along the age of moso bamboo, the WFRB and DRLD increased at first and then decreased, the LSRL decreased, and the DRTD decreased at first and then increased. The WFRB and DRLD were the biggest at 60 cm from main stem, the DRTD and the LSRL were at 20 cm and 40 cm, respectively. The differences of WFRB, LSRL, DRTD and DRLD were not significant among different horizontal distances from bamboo stem. The WFRB was the biggest at 10-20 cm soil layer, and the DRTD was at 20-30 cm soil layer. The differences of WFRB, LSRL, DRTD and DRLD were not significant among different soil depthes, too. The WFRB and DRTD of 0-1 mm fine roots were smaller than those of 1-2 mm fine roots, while the LSRL and DRLD were bigger. Therefore, the age of moso bamboo had significant effects on the growth of fine roots. The LSRL and DRTD of 1-year-old bamboo were bigger, which display greater resource utilization efficiency. The even distribution of fine roots of moso bamboo could more efficient use water and fertilizer resources in a particular area.