Grasses, including bamboos. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:53 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:53 +0000 UBC Botanical Garden Forums https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/poaceae.194/ Thu, 24 Jul 2014 20:36:00 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/moso-bamboo.13410/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/moso-bamboo.13410/ invalid@example.com (seagonus) seagonus
Will this bamboo grow at all in my climate zone (Abbotsford), I can't see it reaching the specified 75 feet(?!)]]> 14 Thu, 09 May 2013 10:28:02 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/bamboo-for-ottawa.16623/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/bamboo-for-ottawa.16623/ invalid@example.com (cait1) cait1 25 Fri, 11 May 2012 09:33:52 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/replanting-rhizomes.60525/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/replanting-rhizomes.60525/ invalid@example.com (blazespinnaker) blazespinnaker
Is that a good way to spread bamboo in the way I need?

Cheers,

Blaze.]]> 3 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:19:04 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/bambusa-lako-timor-black-bamboo.40718/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/bambusa-lako-timor-black-bamboo.40718/ invalid@example.com (BloomBamboo) BloomBamboo
Any info would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!]]> 9 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:50:57 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/fast-growing-winter-hardy-bamboo-renewable-resource.48514/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/fast-growing-winter-hardy-bamboo-renewable-resource.48514/ invalid@example.com (runninfarmer) runninfarmer
Fast, growing, winter hardy bamboo: Renewable resource]]> 5 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 22:50:21 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/here-are-pics-of-the-problematic-black-bamboo.51593/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/here-are-pics-of-the-problematic-black-bamboo.51593/ invalid@example.com (vicarious1) vicarious1 The position/sun exposure of the planters is similar to the one where I go them from .Between two homes 2 houses down my road like 50m so same climate same sun side we are only like 10m higher on the hill. The ones in front of the terraced...

Here are pics of the problematic Black Bamboo]]> 24 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:41:03 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/bamboo-plant-enthusiast.5830/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/bamboo-plant-enthusiast.5830/ invalid@example.com (dioned12) dioned12 2 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:28:59 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/getting-bamboo-trees-ready-for-spring.60810/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/getting-bamboo-trees-ready-for-spring.60810/ invalid@example.com (genep) genep 2 Sat, 29 May 2010 15:06:44 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/bamboo-and-i-a-torrid-love-affair.57468/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/bamboo-and-i-a-torrid-love-affair.57468/ invalid@example.com (Eve von Paradis) Eve von Paradis
I am starting this thread to spin out a cautionary tale that is also a love story filled with high drama, violence and passion. It all began with a growing discord between my neighbours and I... a story reserved for a different kind of forum!! It came to the point where I could not endure it any longer and decided that I needed to grow a privacy screen at least 12 feet tall -- fast and now.

I visited my local nursery. Many potential candidates attempted to seduce me...

BAMBOO and I: A Torrid Love Affair]]> 20 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:50:48 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/pampas-grass-care-pruning.2362/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/pampas-grass-care-pruning.2362/ invalid@example.com (Mick) Mick 58 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:08:50 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/please-help-identify-this-clumping-bamboo.59682/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/please-help-identify-this-clumping-bamboo.59682/ invalid@example.com (Justine M) Justine M My landscaper gave me some roots he had dug up and said it was black clumping bamboo... but I've checked online for the "official" name and there doesn't appear to be a black clumper. I can't really identify it against other clumpers either (I'm new to bamboo). Any help in identifying this plant type would be appreciated!
FYI, these plants are 2 seasons old and are in a plot that is on the north side of the fence in Vancouver BC.
Trusting the photos have attached...
Many thanks...

Please help identify this clumping bamboo]]> 12 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:01:12 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/will-bamboo-grow-new-roots.58319/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/will-bamboo-grow-new-roots.58319/ invalid@example.com (Kelfka) Kelfka If I take one of the few healty remaining branches and soak it in water, will it grow new roots?? And how much time will it take???

Thanks]]> 16 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:31:27 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/clumping-bamboo-roots.24260/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/clumping-bamboo-roots.24260/ invalid@example.com (drandall) drandall Thanks.]]> 6 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:16:09 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/when-how-to-cut-pampas-grass.12160/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/when-how-to-cut-pampas-grass.12160/ invalid@example.com (Eric La Fountaine) Eric La Fountaine The following was recieved via email:

Hi I live in Washington State and what time of year do you cut down the pampas grass? This year it got all brown and ugly looking. and what do you cut it down with?
Thank you
Patti]]> 8 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:11:59 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/poacea-family.59561/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/poacea-family.59561/ invalid@example.com (paulalivingstone) paulalivingstone
thanks]]> 2 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:41:18 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/miscanthus-wrap-cut-divide.59010/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/miscanthus-wrap-cut-divide.59010/ invalid@example.com (M. D. Vaden) M. D. Vaden
I divide mine for extras or for gifts to friends and other gardeners. The best way I found is to chop the center through with an axe - too hard for a shovel. Easily could have...

Miscanthus: Wrap, Cut, Divide]]> 3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:30:18 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/container-bamboo.57618/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/container-bamboo.57618/ invalid@example.com (marjmy) marjmy I have a Pyyllostoacbys aurea (Golden Bamboo) in a wooden container, I am concerned about the winter is there something I need to do to this plant. IE: move it (it is heavy) cover it (with what). It did survive last winter but I did end up dragging into the garage. Maybe it is hearty enough to leave outside the only think is it does face the east and will get a direct hit from the winter winds. Any suggestions???
thanks in advance
Marjorie]]> 4 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:10:37 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/plant-bamboo-out-in-nov.58648/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/plant-bamboo-out-in-nov.58648/ invalid@example.com (parkeey) parkeey 5 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:12:01 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/wild-rice-native-american-rice.58680/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/wild-rice-native-american-rice.58680/ invalid@example.com (rainin) rainin 4 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:52:46 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/pruning-pampas-grass.57744/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/pruning-pampas-grass.57744/ invalid@example.com (jbrubaker) jbrubaker 1 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:17:20 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/pampas-grass.57496/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/pampas-grass.57496/ invalid@example.com (nomoresnow) nomoresnow 3 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:10:03 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/winter-protection-for-a-weeping-japanese-maple.57089/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/winter-protection-for-a-weeping-japanese-maple.57089/ invalid@example.com (qcigardeninggirl) qcigardeninggirl 11 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:42:54 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/revitalize-failing-pampa-grass.56103/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/revitalize-failing-pampa-grass.56103/ invalid@example.com (placitas) placitas 2 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:48:45 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/best-clumping-bamboo-for-a-hedge.20754/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/best-clumping-bamboo-for-a-hedge.20754/ invalid@example.com (pioniere) pioniere
I live on Vancouver Island. I am looking at planting a bamboo privacy hedge between me and my neighbor. Because the area between our properties is only about 20 feet at the widest, and because I don't want the hedge spreading into the neighbor's yard, clumping bamboo seems to be the best bet. I would like something that will grow fairly rapidly, but would like the hedge to get no taller than 20-25 feet....

Best clumping bamboo for a hedge]]> 11 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:32:44 +0000 https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/fastest-bamboo-types-for-coastal-vancouver.56226/ https://forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/threads/fastest-bamboo-types-for-coastal-vancouver.56226/ invalid@example.com (blazespinnaker) blazespinnaker
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