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Need suggestion for 'clump' bamboo
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Posted by Luvherbz 6 a/b (My Page) on Wed, Feb 16, 05 at 8:59
| I am interested (I think) in trying to find a type of clump bamboo to use as a "screen" around my deck to be planted in large pots (it that's possible) of perhaps just planted in the ground. My hubby is hesitant saying that it will "take over" our space and then eventually wind up in our neighbor's property but I vaguely remember seeing a program that did show a more "controlled" form of a clump bamboo but I did not write down the information or what type it was. Any suggestions? I'm in zone 6a/b. Many thanx!
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RE: Need suggestion for 'clump' bamboo
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- Posted by Cady 6b/Sunset34 MA (My Page) on
Wed, Feb 16, 05 at 10:12
| You don't mention the conditions of your space. What is the sun exposure, the soil condition, wind exposure of the area you want to plant? For hardy clumping, non-running bamboo, any of the members of genus Fargesia will work well in your zone. But, they can't take full sun. |
RE: Need suggestion for 'clump' bamboo
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| Cady: It gets mostly easterly sun exposure . Thanx for your help. Luvherbz |
RE: Need suggestion for 'clump' bamboo
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- Posted by Cady 6b/Sunset34 MA (My Page) on
Wed, Feb 16, 05 at 14:47
| Fargesia should do okay with morning sun, as long as the afternoon is shady. Four hours or less would be fine. If it gets more than 3 hours of morning sun, make sure to water plenty in summer! The best types to try: F. rufa (gets 6-8' tall and very full foliage; top-hardy to -20F)
F. murielae (12' and nice umbrella-like form; top-hardy to -20F)
F. robusta (can reach 18' in ideal conditions; fast growing; tolerates more sun than other Fargesias, top-hardy only to -5F. Roots are hardier to lower temps and will reshoot in the spring.) Ammend the soil so it is rich with humus or compost (composted manure is perfect), has good drainage - they hate wet feet - but holds moisture. IOW, good garden soil! |
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