Re: Bamboo Recommendation
- Subject: Re: Bamboo Recommendation
- From: "Marge Talt" m*@hort.net
- Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 02:32:08 -0400
Well, Steve, they say 2 to 3 feet. I made a typo on my post; my
railroad tie wall is 36" not 30" and my bamboo is coming up under it
from the top of the berm, which is somewhat above the railroad tie
retaining wall - which is why I said 4' for Texas:-) I mean, if you
want to be SURE you're containing it. I would, personally, be leery
of any barrier that had a seam of any kind since those rhizomes will
find the least little opening and whiz right through; they are tough
and aggressive once established.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@hort.net
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> From: Steve Hatch <stevemh@gis.net>
> I think 2 feet is the minimum, and not just in cold areas (the big
> running bamboos can be incredibly cold hardy). I think 4 feet is
> overkill. Check out this Web page:
>
>
>
http://www.americanbamboo.org/GeneralInfoPages/ControllingBamboo.html
>
> Steve Hatch
> Marshfield, MA
> Zone 6B
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