Inquisitive wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I'm pretty new to bamboo, but am already obsessed. I have two clumps
> that I harvested from a friend's yard, but their spreading has been slow
> and need some quicker gratification.
>
> My research so far has indicated that the following types of bamboo are
> cold-hardy enough for NJ (Zone 5):
>
> P. Aureosulcata
> P. Angusta
> P. Bissetii
> P. Flexuosa
> P. ****a
> P. Atrovaginata (fka Congesta)
>
> If I could have everything that I wanted, I would like the following, in
> order of im****tance:
>
> Running
> Shade-tolerant
> Visual barrier for pool area (I guess at least 8 feet tall)
> Delicate leaves
>
> I GREATLY appreciate any sage counsel!
>
> TIA,
> Christopher
I have a "spreading" type of bamboo in my backyard (northern New
Jersey) (spreaded from my neighbor property). It works "OK" to act as
a privacy screen. But I won't choose it purely as a privacy screen
because they are spreading a bit too far apart and don't grow dense
enough to provide a good screen (definitely not good enough for a pool
area). For example, I can clearly see through a 8-ft deep bamboo
screen. A non-spreading clump type bamboo is probably a better choice
to work as a privacy screen based on my observation of some clump type
bamboo growing in my neighborhood.
Jay Chan
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