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job2610 wrote:

Hello

I planted a couple of large bamboos about 6-8 weeks ago along a south-
facing fence in my garden to help with screening. They were quite
expensive because they are well-established (about 6-7ft each and
about 2ft across) and when they were planted, they were lush and
green. However, they are looking decidedly worse for wear and a lot
of the greenery has been replaced by paper-like leaves and yellowing
growth.

I am not green-fingered in the slightest and have no idea why these
once-lovely plants are looking so forlorn. If anyone has any ideas or
suggestions, I would be very grateful.

Thanks in advance

Jo

I'd cut them back to about 3 feet and let the roots grow first. One
thing to remember about Bamboo it is all one plant. I grow a black and
a yellow.
When I give them away I give roots and 2 foot growths.

Bill

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Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA