I agree with Nina,
My neighbor planted bamboo a couple of years ago and now it is all over the place. It has encroached into my yard and my other neighbors property. It is extremely difficult to kill. I don't know what variety he planted but it is more of a weed than a decor
ative plant.

Al Polanco
NY
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From: Nina Shishkoff
To:
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 2:07 PM
Subject: [IBC] Bamboo Propagation/Air Layering


Hi everyone i was thinking of getting some bamboo for
my garden but some of the more unique varieties get
quite expensive. I was thinking of getting one or two
stems then air layering them off. Is this done the
same way you would air layer a woody plant? Do any
of you have any tips? Is it much more difficult then
rooting or air layering a bush or tree?

You should read up on bamboo before you take this step. Some bamboos
are very invasive (the running, rather than the clumping types), and
should only be planted within contained areas.

Bamboo is divided, not air-layered.
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Nina Shishkoff

Frederick, MD

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Bamboo is closely related to grass, although it is no longer is considered to be grass. It grows in the seed and runner-up air. Most layered highly aggressive (even those Not considered to be difficult to control.) They can send
Run 30-40 feet in cement and asphalt, and a sudden in the neighbor's yard - even across the street.