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Two birds with one stone
Justin Snyder:
It is true that you want the clumping type not the running type. There is no way to be sure you can stop the running type from spreading. There is a lot of info on the internet about how to grow boo. I got some from Mullet in the spring and all was well until the dogs dug it up. A mister on the plants can will help a lot in dry climates. Justin
Hillbilly:
Barriers are iffy-I've seen bamboo go under 3' deep flashing, spread under paved highways and buildings. The Equisetum hymale you mentioned isn't a bamboo, it's an interesting plant, but way too flimsy for arrows. It is abrasive with a high silica content, so it works well as primitive sandpaper or for scrubbing pots and such.
Pat B:
The bambusa I am refering to is Bambusa multiplex and from what I have read, it is appropriate for zone 8 or higher(warmer). Do a google search for it and see if that is correct. Pat
Coo-wah-chobee:
Iam glad Steve (hillbilly) said that , I forgot ta say it. Barriers are used by nurseries that sell the spreadin' type BUT they usually dont keep plants that long. Like said barriers are iffy. Bamboo is like ficus , its gonna run.........bob
Justin Snyder:
One other thing to consider is planting in containers. Some boo will do really well in a container and even indoors. ::) Unfortunately, most of the cold hardy bamboo are runners. :-\ Justin
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