"Martin Brown" wrote in message
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Rupert (W.Yorkshire) wrote:
"grumpy" wrote in message
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I am looking for a slow growing, Non Invasive Bamboo

A majority of the so called clump forming hardy bamboos are fairly well
behaved. They will spread outwards slowly forming a substantial stand of
bamboo over many years.

Ever since living in Japan I have fancied having some large growing
bamboo in my garden, but been a put off by the risks of invasive
behaviour.

You do not say what height you require but Fargesia murieliae is well
behaved and comes in a variety of heights. F. bimbo (small) F. Simba
(medium) F. Jumbo (large). The overall effect of this variety is of a
fountain of green (i.e. you do not really notice the culms).
If you can't be bothered to chop off errant shoots then you can contain
the
plant with a root barrier.

How deep does it have to go?
Bamboo culms strike me as being invasive like couch grass on steroids.

There is a bamboo to suit most tastes --a bit more info regarding your
requirements and I am sure someone will make further suggestions.

Ideally I would like one that grows to at least 3m, has nice yellow or
green stems and can be held to a patch say 2m square without too much
long term difficulty. It also has to tolerate gale force winds and
North Yorkshire weather. I'd settle for other colours, but a chunky
tropical looking clumping bamboo for preference rather than thin stems.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Regards,
Martin Brown

I will go with Charlie on his suggestion. If possible try to give any bamboo
a bit of shelter from gale force winds. The couch on steroids applies to
Sasa which is a real thug,but just happens to be one of the most attractive
leaved boos.
How deep for root barrier--if you decide you need it--
http://www.bamboosourcery.com/catalo...fm?id=76&row=4