Clumping bamboo, its uses, growing tips, care & pruning.
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- Опубліковано 28 бер 2013
- Here's my quick guide to the fantastic clumping or escape proof bamboos, one of todays hot landscape plants. If you need privacy or a quick screen then clumping bamboo is for you and best of all you don't need a green thumb to be successful!
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Hooolyyyy shit man. Short, right to the point and filled with nothing but information. This is what I like
Thanks Gotcha 😁
I planted Golden Bamboo for privacy and it was the BEST decision Ever !!! THEY GREW SO TALL AND SO FAST !!! Also they protected us from an Illegal construction from across the street. !!!! LOVE LOVE BAMBOO!!!!🎍❤🎍
It's great stuff isn't it @Rage?
Ok, i'm addicted to bamboo now.
Thanks Adam!
You and me both! Just planted a new double-hedge last week to screen out some ugly stuff our neighbours have done. 10m tall at the back & then 3m tall in the front row.
Excellent information, thanks! I have 4 dwarf budda belly bamboo and they have created the perfect privacy hedge
So nice of you
Clumping bamboo is the most appropriate variety for most suburban growers.
Great video! I have bamboo between my and neighbour's drive way, they provide great privacy! thank you for the story!
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks again .... like your video, and I never considered bamboo, but it does look really great.
Brilliant video, thank you.
Thank you so much. No effing about like so many here, Just concise and to the point, great video.
Thank you so much for worthy information.
Excellent video mate.
Wow awesome garden! Good job sir
Love your idea! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Beautiful bamboo
great video........thank you adam
I'm going to turn my backyard into a dense forest of bamboo with a cherry blossom tree in the middle on an island surrounded by a fish pond.
Now THAT sounds like a plan @realist!
Hi again, there are varieties that will work for you most definitely. Just make sure you only select the clumping forms not running. I found this guy on FaceBook who may be handy madmanbamboo , (you'll have to search FaceBook by his name as UA-cam won't allow me to post links)
I can't imagine that most small to medium varieties would cause problems with foundations etc but like anything you wouldn't go planting it right up against a wall.
I like Bamboo very nice plants Looking very cute Nice
Thanks a lot
omg my bamboo was a nightmare it went next door and emptied their pond lol 10 years on its still grwoing even after i dug it up and put tree root killer down!! glad to hear there is non invasive!!!
Yes, that's why it's important to check & double-check that you select the correct variety!
Love the video quality
Appreciate it, have to say though that it's one of my older ones so not as good as it could be...
Very good video
good info
researching bamboo privacy barriers, got distracted by his BSG t-shirt 😂
Good BSG shirts are hard to find Samantha ;)
Very nice
Thanks Sherry.
Great
Cool, I subscribed your channel thank you
Appreciated, thanks Jacob :)
I liked this video just for your t-shirt :-)
One of my all-time fave T's @Tim. Sadly I can't find prints of it anymore :(
bloody good video. makes sense to go for bamboo now. i still like the faster growing running bamboo idea but will take heed from your vid and order the clumping type.
how close to plant them though?
do you plant them say just 2ft apart to make a tight screeen?
The one most advantage of bamboo is to stop land slide on the hills area
Yes, they are very good at stabilising soil but should be used with other more deep rooting trees and shrub. This is because their roots can form a large mat at one level and that can then slip in landslide-prone areas.
This is a very interesting video. My favorite place to buy bamboo for a privacy fence is the Ty Ty Nursery located in Ty Ty, Georgia, a place that will ship my order directly to my backyard for a very reasonable price, and of the many varieties that they offer the plants are guaranteed to live.
Hii i love it i'll like bamboo
My clumping bamboo leaves dried up after winter. It is in a pot and I haven't seen any new growth, but some of the canes are still green. Will it come back?
Hi Adam. What species of bamboo do you have in this video? looks very nice. iv found a bamboo specialist here in the UK and I'm looking through as many species as I can potentially get my hands on so that I may pick the correct breed for my needs. I have a small back yard but I need privacy so if I can find a breed for that I would stick to it. however the more I learn about bamboo the more im fascinated by it.
WHAT'S A GOOD VARIETY FOR SHADED AREAS AND SUNNY AREAS ? I LIVE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, SO SOMETIMES WINTER HERE GETS A LITTLE COLD. WHAT WOULD YOU SUGGEST ? THANK YOU .
I bought some Phylostachys aurea bamboo which I planted in a specially built raised bed to give me screening in front of a wall and for privacy, the first season it grew new culms in early and late summer, this summer it grew a lot more culms, very tall. but in late summer this year I realised the plants weren't putting up new culms, I scraped back some topsoil and discover the new culms were growing but only sideways under the soil and some were even growing downwards again, so no such thing as clumping bamboo.
Apologies for the delay in reply, UA-cam hasn't been notifying me of comments that have been held for approval...
The Phyllostachys are all running bamboo species @MrUniman69. They are not clumping bamboos. Very, very different growth habits.
Here's a website that lists the clumping bamboos.
www.bambooland.com.au/plants/clumping-bamboo/
Hi justgivemethetruth, I must say I haven't encountered any issues with pests or vermin in any of our bamboo (that video was all shot in our garden) I dont think most things would like to nest in there as it tends to move around so much, swaying etc.
Hi bamboo is fantastic and I have bamboo ❤❤
Nice video ... how much sun does bamboo need? Where do I get some in USA, Northern California? And ... can you plant them next to a foundation or will they cause a problem too close to the house?
Thank u
Welcome :)
Love bamboo, am thinking of putting some in the garden in the strata complex that I live in here in Sydney , am terrified about getting a running one by mistake,, bambusa vulgaris vittatis, I believe doesn't run ,,, yellow with green stripes on it.
Hi Andrew, that is a safe one but very big! 15m! Check-out this site & try their bamboo finder to select the right one. bambooland.com.au/clumping-bamboo
Nice
Thanks :)
Hey Adam, love the vid! Can I put bamboo cuttings in full sun or keep in the shade till they root? Thanks,
Hi Deborah,
Warm shade is always the best for getting any cuttings growing but I will warn you in advance... the clumping bamboos can be very hard to grow from stem cuttings.
You know how they form little segments that are sealed off? Each cutting needs to have at least one of those segments as any roots that develop will come from that same point where the leaves will normally shoot out.
I've had more success laying the cuttings down sideways and just very lightly covering them.
Good luck!
Oh ... and what about pests nesting in bamboo? If you want to remove it is it really as hard as they say ?
I would have loved to have replied directly to Jacob Waldrop's question below but unfortunately Google has a very annoying system where it is trying to force people to join each others 'Circles' on Google+
As Jacob is not in my Circles I cannot directly reply to his comment.
Way to go Google... Forcing people to be 'friends' always works out so well. Said nobody ever...
Anyway... rant over... Jacob, if you see this post... I can speak of B. multiplex 'Goldstripe' from personal experience & say that in our case it was pretty fast growing. Good screening & at least 3m in under 18months.
To speed their growth keep them well watered during & in the lead-up to peak growth times (so in Sydney, Au, that's early to mid-summer onwards) Feed them with lawn food, I use Scotts Lawn Builder, and you can be generous with stuff like composted cow manure. Just spread it around like mulch & water well afterwards. I even spread all my lawn clippings around them as they don't mind having mulch pushed up against like stems like other plants do.
Awesome helpful video. Wonder if these could grow as well as yours here in Portland, Oregon USA.
Thanks Cindy Pdx :)
You guys get a bit of snow so not too sure how well they'd do. If you select the temperate button & then search on this page it will show you the more cold tolerant varieties & some will handle -10˚C. It's likely there are varieties that will take cooler conditions than that too.
www.bambooland.com.au/clumping-bamboo
Adam Woodhams
Portland Ore is not exactly frigid and there are many large bamboo nurseries and farms near Portland. Given Portland has some of the most fertile soils in the world, they will look very nice. Used to live near Portland and miss eastern Oregon and Washington very much. The Columbia River
We bought 12 varieties of bamboo for the eastern US from this nursery near Portland Oregon many years ago: www.bamboogarden.com/ .
ok mine is in the window sill because its winter
Hello Adam ☀️.
Thank you so much for three awesome videos.
I've purchased both dendrocalamus membranaceus and bambusa arundinacea hoping to get some building materials in the long run.
Saw they were both "clumping bamboo", but I'm a bit affraid that they might just spread as a clump all over the farm.
So there is no need to build any sort of fencing, as you've mentioned in some comments below?
And, have you any idea how much circumferential area these types can take?
A bit unsure as to let them roam free.
Thank you so much.
Hi Fernando,
Booth of those are classed as clumping bamboos. They certainly shouldn't spread & take over as they will stay growing in that clumping form.
Over many years they will form a clump a number of metres wide. If you need to keep the clump to a smaller size you can keep 'root pruning' it along the outside edges.
Hope this helps!
P me
Hi, we are looking at running approx. 20meters of gracilis along a boundary fence line (to hide a three story renovation next door), we are plan to plant them 1 meter apart, can you please advise how close we can plant them next to the fence - as i'd like to avoid shoots next door and knocking the fence over, and would 'kicking over the new shoots that come up towards the fence side' be enough to stop it from popping up a shoot next door? We are in NSW / Sydney-ish. - Any advise would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you.
Apologies for the delay in reply, UA-cam hasn't been notifying me of comments that have been held for approval...
I generally plant at least 500mm from the boundary fence. 1m if the space is available.
Fact is clumping bamboos will spread, not run, so the clump will expand over time. And yes, breaking off shoots will discourage new ones. Easy to do as they are very fragile when young.
5 of the 8 bamboos shown in the 'Shop "clumping bamboo"' ad under the video are running varieties.
Hi @Yevrah Hipstar.
Yes, the evils of google's oh-so-smart algorithms.
I have no say over the 'suggested ads' that appear & you are correct, much of the product they suggest as 'clumping bamboo' is in fact running.
I have reported this to UA-cam but such things can be very difficult to get them to a)- understand & b)- do anything about.
All I can do is apologise. Sorry.
I have an area of about 3 feet between my driveway & my neighbor's fence. Is this enough room? Should I consider a barrier wall still if I get the clumping bamboo to put between it & the fence? I don't think we will have enough room to go in there & maintain the shoots from getting past the fence & in his yard.
Apologies for the delay in reply, UA-cam hasn't been notifying me of comments that have been held for approval...
That's probably a wee bit to tight for most varieties I'm afraid.
If in doubt a root barrier is always a good idea.
This website has a lot of useful growing & selection info
www.bambooland.com.au/plants/clumping-bamboo/
Thanks ... I was just concerned because of the problems with rats and pigeons in palm trees around here.
I like bamboo
Fantastic stuff isn't it!
However, how do I prune them for over the harsh Canadian winter? Do I cut down to the ground and if so will they grow nice and big again come spring?
Hi, you'd need to select some of the cold-hardy varieties. Not too sure how they are managed over winter but I think the cold-tolerant forms can just be left to do their own thing then they'll re-shoot.
You'd need to check with a grower that handles those varieties as it's a wee bit out of my climate range knowledge.
i live in wisconsin, I'm looking for a winter hardy bamboo that grows rather thick in diameter, do you have any recommendations?
Hi Wisconsin,
Have a look at this webpage, it's Australian but does list temperature tolerances for each variety. Remember these temps are in metric celsius/centigrade.
www.bambooland.com.au/plants/clumping-bamboo/
p.s. - sorry for the delay in reply. Your message was held up waiting approval & I overlooked it. My bad :)
I have a question: I would like to grow some Clumping Bamboo along the side of my fence as well as some next to certain spots in my house. I would like to find a variety of Clumping Bamboo that grows fast to give a beautiful foliage. I also would like to know how far apart I have to plant the type of clumping bamboo from my fence, any other spot, and from each other. I also have 1/2 an acre in my back yard as well as in my front yard.
So what type of clumping bamboo that grows fast should I get?
How fast does it grow?
And how far apart should I plant it from any thing?
Thanks in advance for answering my doubts.
Probably the best thing to do @Ninja is to have look here www.bambooland.com.au/plants/clumping-bamboo/ and put in your requirements into the 'filter' on teh left & it will then give you some options.
And apologies for the delay. UA-cam has been concealing comments & only just added a way for me to access them!
I have two volenteer bamboo trees. They have large leaves and they are getting very tall and top heavy. How do I prune them without killing them. They are very beautiful and I would really not want to damage them, just make them a little shorter. Right now they are about 6ft tall. They started from a small stem that I didn't even know was in the ground and they just started growing. Can you help me? Thanks.
Jan Lee
California US
Adam - need an advice on how far apart should I actually plant them. We are about to purchase Fargesia Scabrida Asian Wonder, which are around 120-140cm tall - how far apart should I plant them please?
Hi Sebastian, sorry for the delay, UA-cam had hidden your question.
I'm not familiar with Fargesia myself & it doesn't seem to be grown much here in Australia. From what I can gather it's a smaller form, between 12 & 20'.
My recommendation for the hedging type varieties is to go for between 1m (3') to 1.5m spacings depending on how dense & how fast you want it to cover.
Does this help?
Hi We have clumping bamboo that is 5-7 meters tall. Could we prune them down to 4m high and plant the off cuts into 30cm wide pots to make new plants out of them?
Hi Tran,
Yes, you can prune the top off most of the bamboos. The only caution I would have is making sure it's not one of the varieties that don't hold many leaves lower down otherwise you could end up with a garden full of sticks!
You can try to grow them but they are quite difficult from stems. Rather than just sticking the tops in pots cut sections off and lay them down sideways in soil. Each section needs to have a couple of joints, so a 'sealed off' top & bottom section.
Cheers
We are in Washington state and it's snowed and our bamboo is covered and is laying on the ground. should we take off the snow or leave the snow and it will pop back up after the snow melts?
Hi Michelle. My understanding is that the cold-tolerant varieties will lose their leaves in winter & then reshoot come spring once the snow has gone.
p.s. - sorry for the delay in reply. Your message was held up waiting approval & I overlooked it. My bad :)
Hi there. I just came across your video , very Interestibg. I googled “clumping bamboo” and got a lot of different results. Could you share the Latin bale of the specific one shown in your video ? Many thanks
Hi Arnie, glad you enjoyed.
There are a few in the video. The three main ones are...
- at 30-seconds the one I'm standing in front of is Slender Weavers (Bambusa textilis var. Gracilis) it's at 2:05 too
- at 51-sec on the left is Chinese dwarf (Bambusa guangxiensis) the one on the right was given to me & I never found out what it was.
- at 55-sec & 1:45 is variegated dwarf Malay (Bambusa heterostachya cv. Variegated)
- at 2:00 is Goldstripe (Bambusa multiplex cv. Goldstripe)
You may find this webpage useful as it has a bamboo selector function. This is Australian but should be able to convert for OS if needed.
www.bambooland.com.au/plants/clumping-bamboo/
Hi Adam. Do you know how I can improve drainage for my bamboo? mine are growing in large pots and just in good quality compost.
Hi Gave T Sorry for the delay in reply, your comment was held over for approval.
You'll need to repot every few years at least & when you do add some washed gravel to the bottom of the pot before adding compost/potting mix. To be honest though as long as it's not boggy bamboo doesn't mind lots of water.
I am using on an upper terrace....in less tha. 6 mos one has split a large plastic pot....and ideas of the toughest lots to,use?
As well, I think it would make a great video for you to show what a proper "root barrier" is and what isn't. I think a lot of people don't think of bamboo as being strong re: can lift a walkway or go under a wall. Can they ?
Hi Adam, with the type of bamboos I discuss in the video, the clumping bamboos, root barriers are not required.
I do not encourage anyone plant the running bamboos even with a root barrier!
Cheers
Adam
@@AdamHWoodhams Unless you are angry at your neighbor lol oops droped a seed.
@@BMPMethod He-he:)))
How deep do the roots grow? Can you bury a cattle water trough with the bottom removed for drainage and the roots not escape?
Hey Walter. Most of the clumping bamboos won't send roots down more than about 20 to 30cm (8 to 12") and they shouldn't need any sort of root barrier. You can put one in if you wish & a big trough should still allow then enough room to grow (depending on variety).
Hi, I will lay concrete on side of home in back yard but not all the way to street fence..I will have about 4 and a half feet of dirt between concrete slab and fence facing street. I live in the city of clovis ca in a corner lot house...I wanna know if planting bamboo for privacy will be good in my case? I want something that does not grow too big and also something easy to maintain. Been looking at evergreens too..to be honest don't know what to plant there?
Another option was to lay concrete all tje way to fence and put trees, plants or whatever on pots for privacy..
By the way I live on a corner lot rigjt in the city
Hi Marco, start at the end... plants in pots would work but... it's really hard to keep them looking happy & healthy and to get them dense enough to work as a screen they are likely to get very top-heavy and blow over in stormy weather.
That's a pretty tight space but you should be able to get some good plants in there however they will require regular pruning on the faces so they don't push out too far.
Assuming you can grow these bamboos in your area then I'd be looking at something like variegated dwarf Malay. It gets to about 3m/10' tall. It takes pruning of face & top really well.
Whatever you choose make sure it's something that doesn't mind having it's top pruned off as you don't want it getting so tall it blocks you out.
That help?
Hi Adam,
I am planning on planting some Bambusa Textilis var. Gracilis along a fence for privacy, whilst digging my holes 1m apart, I noticed my PVC reticulation piping not far from the holes. Do you think the bamboo will damage the PVC piping or do you think it will not worry it? Also, is 1m too close between plantings, or should I go 1.5m. Cheers from Perth, Western Australia. Matt
Hi Matt, apologies for the delay. UA-cam has been concealing comments & they only just added a way for me to access them all!
1m is probably closer together than I would put slender weavers. It's a larger variety so I'd be looking at 1.5m as a minimum. Probably best to keep it away from the irrigation as although the roots aren't invasive they are fibrous and can get into and block the small holes in the system.
hello. do you know how to propagate your bamboo? I have a clump of yellow groove and 2 clumps of golden. a video on this would be great but a brief description would do :) many thanks
Hi +gavin treseder , the clumping bamboos are very hard to propagate from cuttings. I've tried many, many times and have only ever been able to get one new plant growing.
The best way to propagate them is by division so once the clump is large enough split a section off from the side (trim the shoots down in the area you want to split off first)
You'll need a very sharp spade and/or long-handled pruners for doing this.
Just make sure you get a decent root section with good growth tips when you do. Best way is to gently dig out & uncover the roots first so you can see what you need to cut.
Good luck!
+Adam Woodhams Many thanks for your reply. iv seen a few videos on how to propagate using various methods. I shall keep trying. great video keep them coming! if I have any success I will let you know
Bambusa textilis var. 'Gracilis'
Slender Weaver Bamboo is this the best bamboo for privacy in a tight space? and its clumping? as i would need to put them in big pots. Thanks !
Hi Dan,
Slender Weavers' is awesome but it will get quite tall (5m+) so can cause overshadowing problems in smaller spaces.
Yes, it is clumping.
They are ***okay***... but not excellent in pots, none of the bamboos really like pots to be honest. They will need regular water & will not look as good as they will in the ground but on saying that they'll still look great if cared for well.
Bear in mind too that they can get very top-heavy in pots so will need some sort of support to prevent them blowing over.
Cheers
Thankyou for the information and support.
Hi Adam :)
Great video, very helpful!!
We are looking at doing bamboo in our backyard to screen the majoriy of a double story, and i really like the look of where the bamboo is pleached from say hip height down. Is this detrimental to the plant at all? and is it possible to plant a plant at the base of the bamboo, say one of those giant mondos or something to create layers and contrast?
Also, how would you go about removing new shoots if you want to maintain what you have?
And last question (sorry hahah) any reccommendations on a good supplier around western/south western/ outer suburbs of sydney?
Hi Kelsi,
Thanks :) Glad you enjoyed it & found it useful.
I cant say I have tried it or seen it done so the answer may well be that it could cause problems. You'd need to be weaving the new stems from very early on before they become woody but at this growth stage they are very easy to snap off. It's also quite uncommon for new shoots to be side-by-side as you'd need then to be for applying that type of technique.
Each shoot tends to have a limited lifespan, varies with the species from what I gather. Trying to maintain the old ones will result in the clump starting to look sparse, so you really want to be encouraging the new rather than removing them. The new shoots will very quickly outgrow & get bushier than the old ones.
I always found that the stockists around Sydney were too expensive so I'd place orders & have them delivered from regional suppliers. I've been using these guys lately & have found their price & quality to be excellent. If you only want one or two plants the freight will bee too much but if you need a whole hedge full then you'll find good savings buying direct.
www.bamboos.com.au/
That is so helpful!! thankyou very much :) Ill get in contact with them and take all your tips :)
My pleasure Kelsi :)
Hello Adam, I reside in a subdivision in the states and looking for a bamboo that would grow 20-30 feet tall since my house's elevation (foundation) sits 20 feet higher than the three neighbors behind my home. Recommendations? Oh I reside in Georgia, USA temps average lows 30 degrees (winter) and highs 99 degrees (summer)
Hi JJ. I've used the fantastic bamboo finder @ BambooLand & here's the results. Just bear in-mind that these temperatures are in celsius so -1 is equal to 20
www.bambooland.com.au/plants/clumping-bamboo/?rf=va&va=9%7C5
I live in zone 7 and wonder what happens to this in the winter? Does it need to be cut down? Also is there any practical use for the stalks that have been cut?
Cold-hardy varieties will live okay. They may lose some leaves but they'll be fine. You can trim them down but not recommended as they'll take some time to fill back out again. The stems can be very useful for all sorts of things in the garden.
This webpage gives you a few ideas on temperature tolerances but remember this is metric (celsius) temperature.
www.bambooland.com.au/plants/clumping-bamboo/?rf=va&va=9
Adam Woodhams That’s great! Thank you so much!
I have a guy talking to me about seabreeze bamboo, I really only need 4 or 5 meters tops for a hedge here in Florida USA, but I understand these can grow very tall very quick. Would the seabreeze be good for this kind of hedge?
Hi Corey,
I've had a couple of people ask about 'Seabreeze'. From what I gather it's Bambusa malingensis and it's being marketed as 'Seabreeze' as it has good coastal tolerance.
I haven't grown it myself but from what I've read it will ultimately reach 12m so it may get too tall for you. On saying that however, you can just prune the tops off with a long-reach pruner to keep it in check.
And yes, the majority of these tall varieties will be fast growing but it tends to be a seasonal flush - you get a period of rapid growth followed by not much height increase. They tend to go up very quickly then all but stop as they then fill out their leaves.
Hope this helps!
@@AdamHWoodhams Awesome. Thanks! Are there any varieties that max out around 4 to 5 meters?
Hi Adam, have you ever grown bamboo in containers, I only have a small back yard, but I need privacy...........I would appreciate your opinion on container growing.
Hi +MrUniman69 I haven't grown any of the clumping varieties in containers myself but I do know that they can be grown very well in large pots and planters.
A few things to remember;
- they'll need regular watering so maybe hook them up to a watering system
- they'll need regular feeding
- taller varieties can get top heavy and may tip over so select your variety carefully
- they'll need to be repotted every few years
- some varieties are better suited than others to growing in pots so check with a bamboo specialist about the best ones for your situation
Hope this helps!
+Adam Woodhams Many thanks, I'll look into it. .............I'll get some heavy pots!
Our bamboo is clumping but won't grow upwards. Little spindly stems and top-heavy drooping. What to do?
Hi Vic. Has it been getting fed regularly? Bamboos is a grass so it's pretty hungry. You can actually use lawn food but ionly use a quality slow-release product.
Hi Adam, I have bought some Phylostachys aurea bamboo plants, it was advertised as a clumping bamboo, but some people say it runs, what is your opinion?
Hi +MrUniman69 I'm afraid you've been sold a pup there.
Most Phylostachys species bamboos are considered as aggressive running bamboos. Here in Australia they are considered as noxious weeds. Phylostachys aurea is still often sold as an ornamental variety in some places & you can plant it but you would need to install a root barrier in the space you want to confine it to. Personally however I would not be planting it. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news :(
+MrUniman69 Adam, Thank you for your reply, I am now wondering if I should plant these bamboos or not, I bought them from one of the largest Garden centre chains in the U.K. it seems I can't trust their sales blurb, I might go down the root barrier route. Many thanks.
We have clay soil here...would clumping bamboo still grow...?
Also, the deer eat everything in our yard...would they eat the new shoots...do i need to protect them somehow...?
Hi Aria, Sorry for the delay in reply, your comment was held over for approval.
Clay is fine as long as it doesn't get soggy or boggy. Best to turnover the top few inches, blend through some compost and gypsum (clay breaker) and create a bit of a planting mound.
Deer will likely find the new shoots totally delicious (I am going to have the same problem with kangaroos with a hedge I'm about to plant...) so you will need to find a way to create a barrier.
Thank you so much...! That's odd that my comment was held for such a long time...
Hi Adam, we have exactly the same type of bamboo and it grows too high and blocking all the sunlight. I am looking for a tool to chop the top off at around 4 to 5m. Looking at the electric pole saw from Bunnings but it they're too expensive and also may be too powerful. Are you using a tree pruner at 3:18? Is it easy to use?
Hi Kenneth, I particularly like the pole pruners from Fiskars as they have a head that can be set sideways so ideal for 'topping' a hedge.
www.bunnings.com.au/fiskars-easy-reach-universal-tree-pruner_p3351466
Hi Adam, thanks! I went to bunnings and also found it really good with the adjustable head.... however it is too pricey I got a cheap one without that instead.....
Hi Kenneth, yes, the Fiskars ones are a bit pricey but very reliable. You'll have one for years. I'm sure however that as you'll only be using yours occasionally you'll get good use from it.
Cheers.
whats the best soil mix to plant in?
Hi Peter, best soil is good quality, open and free draining but with reliable moisture. They will grow in everyday average garden soil without a problem.
Big thing is they do like reliable moisture so if that is difficult them make sure you add good quality compost (home-brewed or commercial) or well composted manure to the soil before planting and you keep them well mulched. I haven't tried them in a heavy clay soil but I image they would struggle.
Hope this helps.
Hi Adam, we just moved into a new house. Would it be ok to plant the bamboo now (the colder months) , its been about 8 degrees at night. Thankyou
Yes you can but it won't grow much until the weather warms up.
@@AdamHWoodhams Thanks for the reply Adam. Have already prepared the soil and planted yesterday. Gracillis Weavers. Thanks again
Gday Adam...... I after a quick screen on a fence line about 3 meters from my house. Would Slender Weavers Bamboo be a suitable bamboo to use? If not, what would you recommend? I am after 4-5m in height, thanks mate!
Hi Bera, Slender Weavers is beautiful but probably too tall for you needs, it'll easily get to 8m.
B. multiplex 'Goldstripe' is a great one for that sort of situation.
Bamboo Land have an excellent bamboo finder where you can put in info about your needs & region & it offers suggestions with images. bambooland.com.au/clumping-bamboo
Adam Woodhams Thanks mate!
I am thinking of planting tiger grass as a screen for privacy, I have tried to start from seed but without success, not sure if there are any suppliers in my area, any suggestions would be appreciated.
+debra hannan what area are you in? It should grow well in most parts of the country provided it doesn't get frost. I have no experience growing it from seed but I believe it is reasonably easy to do. As with anything the trick would be ensuring the seed is of good quality & fresh. Perhaps best to try by plants & then divide the clumps as they grow? Also Tiger Grass is not technically a bamboo although it's very bamboo-like :)
Thanks Adam
2-3 meter high and for the area of 14 m in length , how many v need ?
Depends a little on the variety you plant but I'd recommend planting them 75cm to 1m apart at least so between 14 & 20 will do that space.
Hi there, what kind of clumping bamboo is in the video starting at minute 1:00 ?
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Gracilis or Slender Weavers.
Do you still need a bamboo barrier if you plant clumping bamboo?
Hi Matthew, sort of depends on the variety & situation. It won't run but it will spread over time so if it's only a small bed our against a fence then probably, yes, it would be a good idea.
If, however, it is planted in a nice open garden bed with lots of room around it I can't see any need to.
please , please pleaseeeeeeeeeee. I want her seed.
I bought Seabreeze clumping bamboo for privacy..how far from the neighbors fence should zi plant it?? Don't want to plant it too close and it grows on their side of the fence
Hi Tara. Seabreeze (Bambusa malingensis) actually gets pretty big, to over 10m/30' so you'll want to give it room.
Of course you can trim the top off all shoots to keep it shorter.
The rough rule is the taller the plant the larger the clump. so therefore the more space you need to give it in the ground. If possible would be looking at planting a variety that size at least 50cm/1.5' from a boundary unless there is a deep wall etc. otherwise the clump may extend under the fence. It won't run but the clump does expand over time so if you plant it right up against a fence then there is nothing to stop it sending new shoots up next door if you get my drift.
@@AdamHWoodhams Thank you so much!
mate whats it like as screen down a driveway, when wet does it lean?
Hey Miikey,
It really comes down to what height you need. If only 2 to 3m then Variegated Dwarf Malay is going to be your best bet as it's really dense from top to bottom. It also doesn't mind being clipped like a hedge. Many of the taller varieties will lean or fall-out when they get wet. but it' soften just the culms (shoots) that are older & due to be removed that lean out.
Cheers
Thank you for your replay Adam, I appreciate it. Well Im really wanting a height of around 5-6metres, to act as shade in the summer, wind and rain break in the winter etc and privacy from the neighbor, I don't know anything about bamboo other then how great it looks. I was told clumping kind will do the job. ...im really confused now due to the lean factor
Hi Miikey,
Pick the right variety & you'll find that most of the time they are pretty upright. I never had the dwarf Malay lean out as it's so dense but like any tree or shrub when they have wet branches/leaves they will lean a little. With the bamboos this is often a sign that the shoot is an older one that needs to be pruned off. I always go out after rain & find the ones to prune :)
Hi Adam,
I’ve been looking for the Ultra Boost +6 and can’t find it in anywhere. I’ve looked at the BIG Red and Green shop we all goto and smaller nursery’s and online.
Is it discontinued??
Cheers 🍻
Sadly Jazz mainly because they couldn't get the product into aforementioned big barn it couldn't get the traction in the marketplace so it went. It was an awesome product too.
Bugger....
What are you using now Adam and or recommend?
Hi Jazz, sorry, your reply was eaten by my inbox... Try GoGo juice.
Could you list all the names of your bamboos in this video. I can do a search to see which one is which. Thank you!
Hi Elaine. Okay...
- at 30-seconds the one I'm standing in front of is Slender Weavers (Bambusa textilis var. Gracilis) it's at 2:05 too
- at 51-sec on the left is Chinese dwarf (Bambusa guangxiensis) the one on the right was given to me & I never found out what it was.
- at 55-sec & 1:45 is variegated dwarf Malay (Bambusa heterostachya cv. Variegated)
- at 2:00 is Goldstripe (Bambusa multiplex cv. Goldstripe)
Hope this helps!
@@AdamHWoodhams Thank you so much!
Looking for small plants for Japanese garden
You'll need to pop-in to you rlocal garden centre & have a chat with one of their horticulturists Wendy. That way you'll get some advice not just for your situation but that's right for your region.
Good luck!
Would clumping bamboo be alright to grow in a container? My neighbour would be very nervous if I planted this straight into the ground beside our fence lol
Absolutely Felicia. It will need to be a big container though. Preferably wide rather than deep as the clumpers don't have very deep roots.
My neighbor did and it is very invasive and messy.
How wide is the base likely to become after 5-10 years? Does it just keep on expandiing?
There is bamboo all over the place near my house. Are clumping bamboo common ? Seems they are all runner types around here. Seems a shame to buy them at the store when there are sooo many in the forests around here.
Chances are if they are that feral they are the running varieties Adam. The clumping ones rarely is ever escape & when they do they form a big clump rather than going all over the place.
Cheers :)
Hi we plant a clumping bamboo (dancing bamboo) for 13 days now and yet we are so worried since the leaves are turning into yellow color please help!😢
Hi zhienna, is it getting enough water? It is common for them to loose a few leaves when they first go in the ground.
Adam Woodhams Hi Adam I have good news about my bamboo after I give them Lawn Fertiliser and Dynamic Lifter I noticed that little green leaves are coming out my bamboo had recovered!! Thanks for your video 😀
WooHooo!!! That's what I like to hear zhienna bernal :) There'll be no stopping it now :)
great! but how are you are you too know what kind .yes climbers and runners but I feel there is more I need too know
Hi Laura, think of the runners as being like a running grass - they will go every direction & often travel a long way.
The clumping bamboos grow in more like a controlled circle just shooting from the base and the clump will slowly get wider with time.
Does that make sense?
@@AdamHWoodhams thank you Adam 🙋♀️ I love bamboo and my fiancé planted it and ran all over and it was Great!! But unfortunately he has passed and I had to move and I want to plant it again along a fence so that I can create a natural privacy fence 😉 So I guess the clumping bamboos are what I would want. I live in Missouri so when should I plant them?? Can you help??
@@AdamHWoodhams hi Adam I think I have decided on the clumping ones , I want them to be a natural hedge not take over the neighborhood 😅 I live in Missouri, when should I plant ? 🤷♀️
Hello sir,
I have a bamboo tree in pot in my drawing room. It gets sunlight for 2-3 hours a day mainly in the afternoon. Problem is leaves are getting yellow and I’m very disapponted . please teel me if you have any solution.
Thank You
Hi @Mohammed apologies for the delay. UA-cam has been concealing comments & only just added a way for me to access them!
A few thoughts... bamboo is very hungry. When was it last fed? You can just use a controlled release fertiliser pellet (not smelly).
Is it too wet, sitting in a saucer of water? Bamboo likes reliable water but doesn't like to stay wet.
If it gets no sun except afternoon sun this might be too strong for it.
Have a think about those points and see if any are possible causes.
Hmm we bought bamboo that’s supposed to grow to 3m, they’re about 12-15m right now
Oh dear...
Yes. Worth always checking the species on the label and then doing a quick google search...
You can cut their tops off to keep to the height you need.
Where do I cut? & can I replant?
To grow more plants? You need to divide up the the root clump. This is normally done by splitting off some of the outside shoots.
Dear friend, can u tell me tinest veriety name of 'bambu' plz....??
Hi Yash. Do you mean the smallest that you can actually get?
Hello Adam, I live in Southern California, USA (zone 10b). I would like to start a Japanese water garden as well to have privacy. How far from the wall shall I plant my bamboo and it sounds like dwarf Malay or Slender Weaver for me, do you agree?
Hi John, I'd be planting them about 1m/3' out from the wall if space allows. I'm assuming it's a brick wall? If so you could plant closer but better to give them some room.
Regarding the best variety it all comes down to the height you need. This page is super useful for getting an idea about height etc
www.bambooland.com.au/plants/clumping-bamboo/
What were the plants you put low in front? I didn't catch it. THX!
Slender Weavers (Bambusa textilis var. Gracilis) @Dirges. It's one of my faves :)
Adam Woodhams
Hey thanks Adam...julie :)
G'day Adam, are you pruning those Slender Weavers to keep them at that height? I thought they were normally much larger?
Hello Adam, I am thinking about clumping bamboos as an option to cover my backyard from the neighboring house behind me which is about on 7 ft higher ground than mine. To avoid risking the invasion into my neighbor's backyard I am thinking to plant clumping bamboos in the largest planters available. Can you suggest a type of clumping bamboo which can grow at least 15 feet in such planters?
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This webpage is a very useful reference as you can search by size etc.
www.bambooland.com.au/plants/clumping-bamboo/