bamboo

21 years ago

I have clumping bamboo, which I'm really pleased with. It is well behaved. The leaves provide dappled screening and are nice looking. Right now, the tassels are out, and the bees love it.

I'm wondering if it's possible to propagate this bamboo, as I would like to have it in other areas. I know that the spreading bamboo does so by sending out rizones, and they can quickly become a problem.

Does the clumping bamboo spread by air layering or do they have seeds (after flowering)? The clumps are so tight, I can't believe you can divide them).

Thanks for any help you could provide.

Thanks,

Ted

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naturelle
Original Author
21 years ago
Sorry, I see there is a bamboo forum. I'll check in there.

Ted
eric_in_west_seattle
21 years ago
Hi:
Are you certain you have bamboo? You mention tassels. Like on corn? Flowering can occur, but is not a regular occurence. Once every many years depending on species. Wondering if you have some sort of reed like Arundo donax.
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signet_gw(6b)
21 years ago
Sounds more like Japanese Knotweed ? A lot of people mistake this for bamboo because the stems look like bamboo and when cut are hollow like bamboo...however this plant has rounded leaves and has tassles this time of year (usually white sometimes with a pinkish caste) What shape are the leaves Ted?

Signet
naturelle
Original Author
21 years ago
Eric and Signet,

Sorry, I just realized this matter was left open on this forum. However, it was resolved in the bamboo forum, the link to that discussion is attached. You are correct, it was knotweed.

Thanks for your attention,

Ted

Here is a link that might be useful: knotweed