How invasive is black bamboo in the uk?

Discussion in 'Other Plants' started by K78, Jul 2, 2019.

  1. andrews

    andrews Super Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2018
    Messages:
    900
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Waste Management and Consultancy
    Location:
    South Yorkshire
    Ratings:
    +2,369
    I may attack it when the weather cools a little. The wrecking bar may also make another appearance
     
  2. BigC

    BigC Super Gardener

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2017
    Messages:
    495
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Northern Ireland
    Ratings:
    +1,765
    Granted I never fertilised anything
     
  3. mazambo

    mazambo Forever Learning

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2018
    Messages:
    1,508
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Stoke-on-Trent
    Ratings:
    +3,718
    As posted in another thread I had 3 black bamboo in 100 litre pots, they looked really good and were moveable (but heavyish) a couple of times I took them out of their pots to prune the roots with no ill effect, only downside of that is the width of the pot. Photo no to good I'm afraid
     

    Attached Files:

  4. K78

    K78 Gardener

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2018
    Messages:
    67
    Gender:
    Male
    Ratings:
    +14
    Would it be wise to wrap these in cling film before transporting them?
     
  5. K78

    K78 Gardener

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2018
    Messages:
    67
    Gender:
    Male
    Ratings:
    +14
  6. NigelJ

    NigelJ Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2012
    Messages:
    6,042
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Mad Scientist
    Location:
    Paignton Devon
    Ratings:
    +20,953
    I'd just use the same fertiliser as for everything else. Be careful with Gumtree you could easily get a thug.
    I'm considering getting Thalmnocalmus crassinodus "Kew Beauty" hardy, clump forming, but a bit pricey.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • K78

      K78 Gardener

      Joined:
      Sep 18, 2018
      Messages:
      67
      Gender:
      Male
      Ratings:
      +14
      9BDEED9C-9077-4E3E-8DA2-F3B0E2E32956.jpeg 09756410-156E-4684-8A4F-59D567821372.jpeg
       
      • Like Like x 1
      Loading...

      Share This Page

      1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
        By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
        Dismiss Notice