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Bamboo is a group of woody perennial evergreen plants in the true grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae, tribe Bambuseae. Some of its members are giants, forming by far the largest members of the grass family. New shoots of some of the larger species can grow over 1 meter per day. They are of high cultural significance in East Asia where they are used extensively in gardens, as a building material as well as a food source. There are 91 genera and about 1,000 species of bamboo. They are found in diverse climates, from cold mountains to hot tropical regions.

In cultivation, care needs to be taken of their potential for invasive behavior. They spread mainly through their roots and/or rhizomes, which can spread widely underground and send up new culms to break through the surface. There are two patterns for the growth of bamboo, "clumping" (sympodial) and "running" (monopodial). Clumping bamboo species tend to spread slowly as the growth pattern of the rhizomes is to simply expand the root mass gradually; they do not send out runners. Running bamboo species are highly variable in their tendency to spread; this is related to both the species and the soil and climate conditions. Some can send out runners several meters a year, while others can stay in the same general area for long periods. If neglected, they can be invasive over time and can cause problems by moving into adjacent areas. The reputation of bamboo as being highly invasive is often exaggerated, and situations where it has taken over large areas is often the result of years of untended or neglected plantings.

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Common Bamboo grows like a Tree, Shrub, Subshrub. Common Bamboo is an Perennial. Common Bamboo is Introduced to U.S.. Common Bamboo has a National Wetland Indicator Status of: UPL, FACU. Year Round is when Common Bamboo is actively growing. Common Bamboo is not an allelopath. Common Bamboo has a High C:N Ratio. Common Bamboo has a coppice potential of No. Common Bamboo is not fall conspicuous. Common Bamboo has a Brown colored flower. Common Bamboo has Green colored foliage. Common Bamboo has a Fine foliage texture. Seeds of Common Bamboo are No conspicuous. Common Bamboo grows as a Bunch. The growth rate of Common Bamboo is Rapid. The mature height of Common Bamboo is 50 feet. The lifespan of Common Bamboo is Long. The shape and orientation of Common Bamboo is Erect. Common Bamboo is adapted to coarse textured soils. Common Bamboo is adapted to fine textured soils. Common Bamboo is adapted to medium textured soils. The anaerobic tolerance of Common Bamboo is Medium. The CaCO3 tolerance of Common Bamboo is Medium. Common Bamboo does not require cold stratification. The drought tolerance of Common Bamboo is Medium. Common Bamboo requires a minimum of 365 frost free days per year. The minimum pH of Common Bamboo is 4. The maximum pH of Common Bamboo is 7. The minimum planting density per acre of Common Bamboo is 170. The maximum planting density per acre of Common Bamboo is 300. The minimum Precipitation that Common Bamboo requires is 60. The maximum Precipitation that Common Bamboo can handle is 100. The minimum root depth of Common Bamboo is 24 inches. The salininty tolerance of Common Bamboo is Medium. The shade tolerance of Common Bamboo is Intolerant. The shade tolerance of Common Bamboo is Intolerant. The minimum temperature that Common Bamboo requires is 17. The bloom period of Common Bamboo is Indeterminate. The commerical availability of Common Bamboo is Routinely Available. The fruit seed abundance of Common Bamboo is Low. The fruit seed period of Common Bamboo begins Year Round. The fruit seed period of Common Bamboo ends Year Round. The fruit seed persistance of Common Bamboo is No. Common Bamboo is propagated by bare roots. Common Bamboo is propagated by bulbs. Common Bamboo is propagated by container. Common Bamboo is not propagated by corms. Common Bamboo is not propagated by cuttings. Common Bamboo is propagated by seed. Common Bamboo is not propagated by sod. Common Bamboo is propagated by sprig. Common Bamboo is not propagated by tubers. Common Bamboo has a Slow seed spread rate. Common Bamboo does not have a small grain. Common Bamboo has a Slow vegatative spread rate. Common Bamboo does not have a berry/nut seed product. Common Bamboo is not viable as a Christmas Tree. Common Bamboo does not make a good fodder product. Common Bamboo does not make a good fuel wood product. Common Bamboo does not make a good lumber product. Common Bamboo does not make a naval store product. Common Bamboo is not palatable to browse animals. Common Bamboo is not palatable to grazing animals. Common Bamboo is not palatable to humans. Common Bamboo does not make a pulpwood product. Common Bamboo does not make a veneer product. Common Bamboo is of the category, Monocot.

DC Josh

How do you get rid of it? I have already chopped it all down and I was planning on using a high nitrogen fertilizer to 'burn' the roots. Has anyone else tried this method?

HenrySoren

I fear you'll never get rid of bamboo - It grows and grows and grows...

palmtress999

If you plant bamboo make sure you want to keep it. It is very hard to get rid of once it gets large.

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sekar32

Unless a site is completely exposed, light conditions will change during the day and even during the year. The northern and eastern sides of a house receive the least amount of light, with the northern exsposure being the shadiest. The western and southern sides of a house receive the most light and are conidered the hottest exposures due to intense afternoon sun.

You will notice that sun and shade patterns change during the day. The western side of a house may even be shady due to shadows cast by large trees or a structure from an adjacent property. If you have just bought a new home or just beginning to garden in your older home, take time to map sun and shade throughout the day. You will get a more accurate feel for your site's true light conditions.
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bamboobaby2010

hello, i really love bamboo. it is so beautiful. i have some, but i want to get more. it really is a neat plant/tree.

PJK56

I enjoyed reading about the bamboo. I use to have some that a neighbor gave me, and to my surprise it grew so fast and spread. I loved the bamboo, but my new husband didn't so we chopped it out. Now, I have butterfly bushes growing in that area, and I love them. Bamboo is nice, but be prepared for the space they will take up if you don't keep on top of it.

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Anna

I love bamboo and I have lots of bamboo products in my family, lol.

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Ja3nice567

How do you get rid of it? I have already chopped it all down and I was planning on using a high nitrogen fertilizer to 'burn' the roots. Has anyone else tried this method?