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Which kind of CANE should I plant?

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islandpiper:
There are lots of canes and bamboos growing around here.  I wondered what would be the BEST ONE TO PLANT  if I want arrow material in the long-term.   Give me a common or botanical name and I'll figure out what part of the yard is best suited.  Thanks for your input and expertise.   piper

Pat B:
Keith, Bambusa multiplex is a clump type bamboo and it makes excellent arrows. Being that it is a clump type it doesn't take over like most other bamboos will. I have seen clumps of bambusa that were at least 50 years old and they were no bigger than about 10" across the clump.   Makes good fishing poles too!    Pat

ricktrojanowski:
Pat-
What is the common name for the Bambusa multiplex?  Do you know if it would grow as far north as NY?

mullet:
  I have Jap Arow boo growing in my back yard. I don't know the Botanical name , but I have to keep after the runners with Roundup.

Pat B:
Rick, it won't grow here  :(  so I know it won't grow there.    Bambusa is what we called it.     

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