"Invasive Bamboo" *Pictures

[Mike723]

I've grown a great interest in phyllostachys bamboo over the past few years. The variations in culm patterns/colors and the peaceful atmosphere they create (soft rustling in the wind) are very unique. Unfortunately the species has gotten a bad reputation due to irresponsible and plain ignorant people that stick them in the ground and forget about them. The installation of a rhizome barrier (high density polyethylene - 30" deep) or a pruning trench is all that's necessary to keep spreading to the desired area.

I'm currently playing around with 4 different varieties... Does anyone else have the same interest in the "plant"? If so, here's some pictures to tickle your fancy





New "Spectabilis" shoots - beautiful magenta sheath


"nuda"





New box I built last year







"Spectabilis" "Nigra" "Nuda"

I'll take some pictures of the privacy screen in progress on the property line once they begin shooting..