My bamboo has black soot on it. What is this? How can I get rid of it?
Please see our Bamboo Pests and Treatments page for more info.
I live in a dry, hot area of the country Are there any bamboo that will survive in this climate?
There is a short list of bamboo that grows in the western desert of the United States. Although they still require adequate watering they can stand the low humidity and high and low temperatures.
For more information visit: Desert Hardy Bamboo
I live in a cold area of the country. Are there any bamboo that will survive in this climate?
There are many bamboo that are cold hardy. Please note the minimum temperature and zone before purchasing.
For more information visit: Cold Hardy Bamboo
How fast does bamboo grow?
Generally bamboo will double its height within one season. The spread of the plant depends on the type and variety. Running bamboo can spread many feet away from the plant every year, while clumping bamboo tends to double the clump diameter yearly.
For more information visit: Bamboo Growth
How far apart should I space my bamboo to create a hedge?
With larger bamboos, such as Bambusa oldhamii or Phyllostachys vivax, space four to five feet from the center of the plant. With smaller hedges, such as the Bambusa multiplex varieties, space three feet from center. On the plant descriptions see “minimum planting area” for recommended spacing.
For more information visit: Hedging Bamboo