"Sue" wrote in message
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"Janet Baraclough" wrote
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from "Rupert" contains these words:

The invasive bit really is overdone. In ideal conditions some
varieties may run but it does not happen overnight.
I have several so called invasive species planted about 6 years ago
which have clumped up slightly.

But when the spread does start in older clumps, it can be extremely
difficult to control

Just as well this thread has come now. I was making a list of things I
could possibly plant in a relative's garden to screen a boundary wall.
Are there -any- varieties that are reliably non-invasive?

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Sue

What you need is a clump forming bamboo as against bamboo that spreads by
sending out long runners which fire up at a distance from the plant.
Fargesia murielae is one of the most popular because it is relatively well
behaved.

The only Bamboo I have the shows any signs of running is Sasa and I was
warned that this really is invasive and should be avoided. I am still
waiting with fear and trepidation:-)

This site gives a good explanation of the different habits of bamboo.
http://www.bamboosourcery.com/catalog.cfm?print=1