How many bamboo plants do I need to form a privacy screen type grove and how do I control it?
You can plant bamboo as close together as you wish. Close spacing will not impede the growth, but will produce a bamboo grove or screen faster. On our Growing Habits page, we go into detail on how your bamboo will grow and how to control it. With a 3 gallon division we recommend planting no further than 5 feet apart. Mowing or root pruning is how 90% of all running bamboo are controlled, but there are other methods which we cover on the above Growing Habits page or on our barrier page.
You can plant bamboo as close together as you wish. Close spacing will not impede the growth, but will produce a bamboo grove or screen faster. When choosing how many divisions to plant it is a cost v/s time consideration. Recommended planting for screening applications are one 3 gallon size per 5 linear feet. Under normal growing conditions, the screen should fill in after 3 years. You cannot over plant bamboo. If an immediate impact is desired, you can plant them in closer proximity, even touching. You can also plant less, it will just take a longer duration to get the desired effect. On our Growing Habits page, we go into detail on how your bamboo will grow and how to control it. Mowing or root pruning is how 90% of all running bamboo are controlled, but there are other methods which we cover on the above Growing Habits page or on our barrier page.
