I have planted 5 varieties of bamboo on my property with numbers 6 and 7 started
this year. The shoots of some varieities are edible and the plant itself is very
practical. Also, a grove of bamboo makes a good privacy screen and a nice sound
when the wind blows through.
I was wondering if there are any other fans of bamboo here.

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I have planted 5 varieties of bamboo on my property with numbers 6 and
7 started
this year. The shoots of some varieities are edible and the plant
itself is very
practical. Also, a grove of bamboo makes a good privacy screen and a
nice sound
when the wind blows through.
I was wondering if there are any other fans of bamboo here.

What kinds of bamboo can I grow in central Michigan (zone 4-5)?


Ray

More importantly, what varieties are CLUMPING and winter hardy (zone
5)?

Regards, Dianna
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More importantly, what varieties are CLUMPING and winter hardy (zone
5)?

Regards, Dianna
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To reply, please remove "fluff" from my address.

il Wed, 17 Mar 2004 16:12:00 GMT, (The Watcher) ha
scritto:

I have planted 5 varieties of bamboo on my property with numbers 6 and 7 started
this year. The shoots of some varieities are edible and the plant itself is very
practical. Also, a grove of bamboo makes a good privacy screen and a nice sound
when the wind blows through.
I was wondering if there are any other fans of bamboo here.

Mine's electric...

;-)

Some bamboo clump and some have runners. The clumpers are easier to
control. Have you tried Gardenweb? http://www.gardenweb.com they have
specialist groups.
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Cheers,
Loki [ Brevity is the soul of wit. W.Shakespeare ]

il Wed, 17 Mar 2004 16:12:00 GMT, (The Watcher) ha
scritto:

I have planted 5 varieties of bamboo on my property with numbers 6 and 7 started
this year. The shoots of some varieities are edible and the plant itself is very
practical. Also, a grove of bamboo makes a good privacy screen and a nice sound
when the wind blows through.
I was wondering if there are any other fans of bamboo here.

Mine's electric...

;-)

Some bamboo clump and some have runners. The clumpers are easier to
control. Have you tried Gardenweb? http://www.gardenweb.com they have
specialist groups.
--
Cheers,
Loki [ Brevity is the soul of wit. W.Shakespeare ]