Frank,
I'm again tapping your expertise. This time it's about
bamboo. We're thinking of planting some bamboo to provide a kind of
natural wall for privacy in a strip that's surrounded by a low concrete wall
with driveway on one side and a concrete patio on the other. Thus, the
bamboo would seem to be sufficiently contained. Ideally, its a type that
tops off at 8-10 feet tall.
Thanks, Vince
Hi Vince,
Is water use a concern for you?
Cheers, Frank
Frank,
This is probably a 20 foot
run of bamboo, so I'm guessing that wouldn't be too much of a water demand, and
the area gets sun all day.
Thanks, Vince
Hi Vince,
Most bamboos are big water users, so keep
that in mind. That being said I would recommend Phyllostachys
aurea planted in a rhizome barrier. P. aurea is the most drought tolerant
of the bamboos. You’ll want to wait till spring or late winter to start it.
Cheers, Frank
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