Bamboo For Roofdeck

17 years ago

Hello-

I'm hoping someone can provide a suggestion for my question:

I am looking to grow bamboo in containers on my roof deck. I'm hoping to create some sort of screen to block an unpleasant part of the roof. The area gets a good amount of sun most of the day. It can also get windy, though. What kind of 'boo can I grow in containers for zone 7?

Thanks so much for your time.

Comments (2)

rfgpitt
17 years ago
Pseudosasa japonica (arrow bamboo)....
It does well in pots, is suited for your zone, can take a good bit of wind and is very tropical looking.
User
17 years ago
The problem is overwintering that bamboo on your roof. There is BIG difference between life in a container and in the ground. The same bamboo that is perfectly hardy in your area in the ground will have much bigger challenge in a container. In a mild winter, you shouldn't have a problem, I am betting you would in a typical zone 7 winter. If you could protect the container and the foliage from the winter winds it would help.
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