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Originally Posted by A930Rocket
Charleston SC. I have a call into our landscaper to see if he can help us out. I have seen bamboo around here, but haven’t paid much attention as to what type.
I’m thinking the bamboo might be good, because if we build a berm and plant something such as bamboo on top, it won’t be like planning a tree, or even a Leland cypress that might topple easily.
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I wouldn't do the berm part myself, unless you wanted more noise abatement, which WOULD be a valid reason to go in that direction.
FYI, the Bamboo variety in my photos is:
https://www.palmco.com/graceful-bamboo.html
Common Name:
Slender Weaver
Scientific Name:
Bambusa Textilis Gracilis
Zone:
8B-11
Min. Avg. Temperature Range:
15° to 20°F
Origin:
Southern China
Typical Height:
25ft OA
Culms (Diameter):
1″
Habit:
Erect with nodding tips
Branches:
Equal, lower part leafless
Leaves:
Small
Uses:
Screening, Weaving
Noted the two
bolded items, Cold hardiness and overall height....
Charleston's cold hardiness zone is 8B/9A, and a 20-25' height should suffice for any screening/privacy concerns.
But definitely rely on your local landscape folks.......as they will know what works best in your situation.
Here's some pics of the Bambusa textilis 'Gracilis' over a 2 year span from a project I did from back patio viewpoint looking out into their backyard. Sequence shows left side then right side, as well as the next two pairs, if that makes sense.
These were in 7 gallons and I got them right before the grower was going to step them up so they were nice......
I'd never go larger than 15 gallon and many times I'd buy that size and divide each one into 2 halves and plant those to stretch my budget.
They grow very quickly and as long as the property owner is a little patient they'll get the desired result in time while saving a few coins.
Also......I never planted mine closer than 7' OC....and would go to 8' and 9' without hesitation.......because they DO fill out and it's nice to leave a little room in between for them to fill out. My perspective as a horticulturist....not a landscape architect, who want everything brought in at mature size on Day 1
Lastly...they do fine with drip irrigation. My fav. is Rainbird but there are other brands. Get the 1/2" size with weep holes every 12" and weave the line in between or just a line both along one side and the other side in parallel. Again, let the local experts do it how they want - I'm just sharing my (proven) methods.....
Note generous distance from fence and drip config........
