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Black Stemmed Bamboo (For my File)

By Siris

Black Stemmed Bamboo (For my File) (Phyllostachys nigra (Black bamboo))

10 Aug, 2020
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In a large tub to prevent creeping, by back corner garage Border. Phalaris arundinacea var. picta (Gardners gathers grass) also invasive in a tub next to it.

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Dottydaisy2

Doing well......

10 Aug, 2020

Kate123

I thought the black stemmed one didn’t spread, Siris? Are there any bamboo types that are non invasive?

10 Aug, 2020

Siris

I don't think it runs as badly as some Bambo. You'll have to ask Dottydaisy she gave it to me, they thin it regularly to benefit from the black stems. They also have a nightmare Bamboo.

11 Aug, 2020

Dottydaisy2

In answer to your question Kate.......they all run eventually.....some are worse than others!

12 Aug, 2020

Kate123

Righto! Thanks Dd and Siris! I don’t have bamboo, but, maybe I’d grow it in a pot? I’m guessing it may find it way out of the pot...

12 Aug, 2020

Dottydaisy2

It needs a very large pot.....ours is in an oak barrel....the other two are romping around the garden.....

13 Aug, 2020

Kate123

Thanks Dd! Jings, sounds like bamboo takeover! 😆