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By: Jeremy G.

Jeremy G. — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:42:05 +0000

I live in on the east coast of central Florida, and im wanting to plant a bamboo barrier in my back yard before they begin developing the townhomes behind my home. My back yard is only about 25′ deep so i dont think i want to plant “running” bamboo. Which type of bamboo would you recomend? Im thinking i would like a plant that would be 20′-30′ fully matured. Thanks for your time!

By: philinshelton

philinshelton — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:54:15 +0000

If by “local” you mean western WA, I recommend Fargesia scabrida for your privacy screen. It’s my favorite of the clumping bamboos that do well here, and no, it shouldn’t be a problem with the drain field or the spreading to the neighbor’s yard.

By: Amber

Amber — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:46:12 +0000

I have found your blog inspiring. I live in the local area and would like to use bamboo as a privacy fence in a housing development. Also we have a septic tank near by. My husband is affraid the bamboo will take off into the neighbors yard and also our drainfield. Any suggestions? Thank you so much

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