I posted in the other forums but they aren't as busy as this one. It has been an idea of mine for a couple years but this year I think I can get started.

I live in Downtown Little Rock with a rather urban view out my backyard. I'd like to make that view completely disappear. It would also be great if it could absorb some of the sound pollution as well.

The back fence is about 60 feet wide across the back. I'd like to put a rhizome barrier across the back and 10 - 15 feet in wide. 60ft long 10-15ft wide. It looks like I need about 140-150 ft of barrier. Fortunately I have a friend with a small tractor to help install it.

I'd like to pick a bamboo that grows fast and obscures the view from 8ft to as high as it can. I have been looking at Henon and Moso. Will these block the view well enough?

The plan is to plant the Bamboo across the back with some of my banana trees and giant elephant ears in front of the bamboo. This way in the warmer weather it will have a very tropical feel. If I can't live in the tropics I should at least be able to make it look like it.

Now for the questions. Do you think Henon or Moso would fit my needs? Are there any other timber bamboos I have overlooked? How many bamboos will it take to get this screen started? I have placed ads on Craigslist looking for people with Bamboo groves in Arkansas but so far no responses.

Instead of purchasing a couple of $80 timber bamboos. I am thinking that two extra large divisions would help it get established faster. The $250 - $300 divisions. Do you think this would be a wise move?

Any advice much appreciated.

Thank you

here is the place i wish to screen

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