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26th January 2005, 03:04 PM
Background:
My yard backs up against a cemetary. Arborvitaes (sp?) were planted years ago between the properties as a barrier, and I'm in the process of removing them. I'd like to replace them with bamboo as a barrier.
A simple 4-foot high chain link fence separates my yard from the cemetary. Power/phone lines run parallel to the fence about 30 to 40 feet above the ground. This is a significant point because when the arborvitae reached the power lines they were "topped" by the power company, effectively killing the arborvitae. Burial plots are located flush up against the fence on the cemetary side.
I have 2 to 3 feet (width) and approximately 70 to 80 feet (length) space in which to plant the bamboo.
To the best of my (very) basic knowledge, I think that I should plant a non-creeping (clumping) variety of bamboo. My reason for doing so would be to avoid the potentially horrifying scenario of seeing bamboo shoot out of a gravesite! I doubt that the family of the dearly-departed Mr. Shulman would get a kick out of that.
The maximum height of the bamboo also concerns me, as I don't want the bamboo to touch the power lines, triggering the same fate that befell the arborvitae.
Finally, after perusing bamboo websites, my tastes tend toward a bamboo that is more upright, i.e. having a longer "cane" and not a "drooping" variety. Thickness and color of the bamboo canes are not terribly important, although I would like the barrier to eventually be thick enough to obscure the view of the cemetary.
I profusely thank anyone who can, at very least, point me in the right direction with regard to bamboo variety, potential sources, and price ranges that I can expect to pay.
Greg
Portland, Oregon
My yard backs up against a cemetary. Arborvitaes (sp?) were planted years ago between the properties as a barrier, and I'm in the process of removing them. I'd like to replace them with bamboo as a barrier.
A simple 4-foot high chain link fence separates my yard from the cemetary. Power/phone lines run parallel to the fence about 30 to 40 feet above the ground. This is a significant point because when the arborvitae reached the power lines they were "topped" by the power company, effectively killing the arborvitae. Burial plots are located flush up against the fence on the cemetary side.
I have 2 to 3 feet (width) and approximately 70 to 80 feet (length) space in which to plant the bamboo.
To the best of my (very) basic knowledge, I think that I should plant a non-creeping (clumping) variety of bamboo. My reason for doing so would be to avoid the potentially horrifying scenario of seeing bamboo shoot out of a gravesite! I doubt that the family of the dearly-departed Mr. Shulman would get a kick out of that.
The maximum height of the bamboo also concerns me, as I don't want the bamboo to touch the power lines, triggering the same fate that befell the arborvitae.
Finally, after perusing bamboo websites, my tastes tend toward a bamboo that is more upright, i.e. having a longer "cane" and not a "drooping" variety. Thickness and color of the bamboo canes are not terribly important, although I would like the barrier to eventually be thick enough to obscure the view of the cemetary.
I profusely thank anyone who can, at very least, point me in the right direction with regard to bamboo variety, potential sources, and price ranges that I can expect to pay.
Greg
Portland, Oregon