Hi all

I have a big bamboo that i want to thin heavily

Can I just use a secatuers at the base?
I dont fancy dividing the clumps!

What time of year is best?

I want it as a feature plant showing off its stems
but its like a bush now

Many thanks

Niall


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Niall Smyth wrote:
Hi all

I have a big bamboo that i want to thin heavily

Can I just use a secatuers at the base?


yes.

pk

In article ,
"Niall Smyth" writes:
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| I have a big bamboo that i want to thin heavily
|
| Can I just use a secatuers at the base?
| I dont fancy dividing the clumps!

Yup.

| What time of year is best?

Whenever. It doesn't matter.

| I want it as a feature plant showing off its stems
| but its like a bush now

Remember that its individual stems are short-lived, so you need
to remove the oldest ones and leave some of the youngest ones.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

Hi Guys

Thanks for the quick response

BTW Could I seperate a clump and
put in a container (just 4-5 stems)

Thanks

Niall



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In article ,
"Niall Smyth" writes:
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| I have a big bamboo that i want to thin heavily
|
| Can I just use a secatuers at the base?
| I dont fancy dividing the clumps!

Yup.

| What time of year is best?

Whenever. It doesn't matter.

| I want it as a feature plant showing off its stems
| but its like a bush now

Remember that its individual stems are short-lived, so you need
to remove the oldest ones and leave some of the youngest ones.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.


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On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 12:17:56 +0100, "Niall Smyth"
wrote:


BTW Could I seperate a clump and
put in a container (just 4-5 stems)

You can do that if you cut through the clump and ensure you have at
least one complete stem.
Could you not take off several small clumps and give them away or sell
them? You would have a very messy looking clump if you just cut it
down with secateurs.

Pam in Bristol

Pam Moore wrote:
On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 12:17:56 +0100, "Niall Smyth"
wrote:

You would have a very messy looking clump if you just cut it
down with secateurs.


Cut as close to ground level and there is no problem - it's the technicue
used in Japan to get the right size/distibution/spacing of canes. After all
is is generally the central cane you want to remove not the new outer ones!

pk

Niall Once you have split it would you consider giving some of the
clump away? I would be very greatful
BTW Could I seperate a clump and
put in a container (just 4-5 stems)


Niall