"Paul E. Lehmann" wrote in message
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Stephen M. Henning wrote:

"DavidPT40" wrote:

Can anyone recomend a large growing species of bamboo for zone 6a
(Louisville Kentucky). Would like to plant some along a length of
fence
line. Also, is growing bamboo from seed feasible and practical
(germination rate/growth rate)?

It is not very neighborly to plant bamboo along a property line since
most varieties are very invasive. A horticulturist at Longwood Gardens
new of a case where bamboo planted on one side of a house spread under
the house and sent sprouts up the other side of the house. At the very
least shop for a controllable variety and consult with your neighbor
first.

Check out:

http://www.invasive.org/eastern/species/3057.html

http://www.gardenpower.com/projects/plants/01045.htm

http://www.bambooworld.com.au/pages/Hedge.htm

http://www.se-eppc.org/manual/PHAU1.html

Yes, there are clumpers and there are runners and it is wise to know which
are which but the fear of bamboo is over rated. If it were as invasive as
some claim, it would have overtaken the world by now.

Bamboo makes an excellent, fast growing and evergreen privacy screen and is
used extensively for this purpose. If you select a runner, you just need to
take the proper precautions when planting it and utilize a control barrier.
Any reputable place that sells bamboo will recommend it, sell it to you and
provide instructions on how to correctly install. This plant is very
manageable if you do it right and nothing can beat the vision and sound of a
well grown bamboo grove.

pam - gardengal