Bamboo ? miscanthus?

[Garrett S]

So there is some bamboo growing on the adjacent neighbors property in SE Ohio. It makes an interesting screen. I asked the guy and he said it just popped up and that it’s known to grow all over. I havent seen it elsewhere but it sure seems like it would make a great screen. No idea where to get it, surely don’t want to be an invasive spreader but if it’s another screening option… I’d like to poke around some more.

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[chickenlittle]

If it hasn’t stayed where it was planted, you don’t want it. There are some clumping bamboos that don’t spread that could be interesting as a screen. But ones that spread on their own are probably bad news if not easily controlled

It might be what is called cane that is native to that region.

 

[omicron1792]

Arundinaria - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Might have heard of a cane pole for fishing. We had a creek called cane creek.

 

[Bill]

Miscanthus can be killed with about 3 rounds of Gly. (I've done it)
Bamboo requires cutting it to the ground and covering it with plastic until it smothers out.

just something to consider when choosing.

 

[OakSeeds]

So there is some bamboo growing on the adjacent neighbors property in SE Ohio. It makes an interesting screen. I asked the guy and he said it just popped up and that it’s known to grow all over. I havent seen it elsewhere but it sure seems like it would make a great screen. No idea where to get it, surely don’t want to be an invasive spreader but if it’s another screening option… I’d like to poke around some more.

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Here is an interesting article regarding bamboo in Ohio. https://www.daytondailynews.com/new...rompt-bans-crackdowns/eqYmvqyOTtkEmv7JkPUz5J/

It echos Bill's comment about how to destroy it; further, it indicates a way to allegedly grow/contain it to prevent it from becoming invasive (spreading profusely). There used to be a type of cane growing in southern Illinois that made great cover for blinds (especially waterfowl).

 

[Garrett S]

Awesome input. Thanks guys!


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[roymunson]

I've also heard its great until it defoliates, then you've got a screen you can see thru. But i have a particularly wet bank that I think it'd be fantastic for water run off and a screen

 

[Garrett S]

I've also heard its great until it defoliates, then you've got a screen you can see thru. But i have a particularly wet bank that I think it'd be fantastic for water run off and a screen

Makes sense. Willow is the same


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[bigboreblr]

In NY the leaves stay on all winter. Debating putting some up at the road front at home. Alot places folks are planting it. Got my house on a small hill, down the hill is a swampy 50 yard patch along the road.

 

[Fair oak]

In NY the leaves stay on all winter. Debating putting some up at the road front at home. Alot places folks are planting it. Got my house on a small hill, down the hill is a swampy 50 yard patch along the road.

What planting zone is that? Any pictures of that swampy patch? Curious to see what it looks like