Re: Bamboo Recommendation
- Subject: Re: Bamboo Recommendation
- From: Steve Hatch s*@gis.net
- Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 10:28:06 -0400
True, better safe than sorry, and absolutely be wary of seams.
Marge Talt wrote:
> 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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