How To Grow A Bamboo Hedge (scroll down a bit)
How To Grow A Bamboo Hedge (scroll down a bit)
How to grow a bamboo hedge
In 6 easy steps
Total Time Needed :
10
Minutes
Total Cost:
75
AUD
Required Tools:
Things Needed?
Follow the steps
This is explained in the How to Grow a Bamboo Screen Page
This page is how to grow a bamboo hedge
Please feel free to download our care guidelines.
The shoots take about 2 months to reach full height.
In the case of Slender Weavers, when mature, this means they will be putting up 8m shoots.
So do you to grow a bamboo hedge to look like this?
Step 3 Cutting the bamboo so it knows how to grow a bamboo hedge
There are several clumps along the perimeter of my fence, all but one I had already cut to about 3.5m when these photos were taken
The screen doesn’t need to be more than 3.5m and letting it grow to 8m blocks sunlight from my neighbour.
He was already concerned the bamboo would invade his yard but it was easy to explain that clumping bamboo cannot do this.
I have always kept it at that height because I’m a nice person.
It also means that there are fewer leaves per plant which means less water demand, which means they are even more tolerant of drought.
The other reason is that they are planted to screen the house at the back and you can see from the photos further down so they are cut just above the window level, so privacy for both of us.
I have NEVER watered these clumps of Slender Weavers
Step 4 – Make sure you know when to cut
All the shoots come up at once in late summer.
Once they stop growing, they begin to harden up and put out branches and leaves at the top.
This is when they are stiff but flexible enough to easily bend down and also the best time to cut them because they are in the branching out mode.
Removing the top half of the culms (canes) means the bamboo responds by putting out a lot more branches and leaves lower down, so you get a much denser bushier screen too.
Here are some photos to give you an idea of when to cut them (once you’ve seen them grow for a few months it becomes obvious.
Step 5 Is there an easier way to look at bamboo and know when it’s OK to cut it to a lower height?
This is explained in the How to Grow a Bamboo Screen Page
This page is how to grow a bamboo hedge
Please feel free to download our care guidelines.
Yes, most definitely, it’s just when you’ve bent them down first a few times to look at them up close it’s much easier to recognise from just looking at them.
This is by far the easiest way to tell.
All the shoots take about 2 months to reach full height.
Then they harden up and start to put out branches and leaves.
Once there are some branches and leaves forming from the TOP of the culm, then is the time to bend the culm down and cut.
If the bottom of the culms look like this, then they are definitely ready to cut
Step 6 How do the bamboo plants know how to grow a bamboo hedge?
After Cutting
Once cut the culms NEVER grow taller, all that happens is the nodes quickly form into branches.
Sometimes this may not fully happen until the following spring.
If the shoots come up early enough then there can often be enough time left in the season for them to fully leaf out
How to grow a bamboo hedge for privacy in your garden?
To create a bamboo hedge that provides optimal privacy, start by selecting a fast-growing and clumping bamboo variety such as Slender Weavers. Prepare the soil by adding compost on top and ensure proper drainage. Plant the bamboo in a row, spacing them according to the specific variety’s guidelines. Regularly water the bamboo and provide ample sunlight. Trim any unwanted shoots to maintain the desired height and shape of the hedge. By following these steps, you can grow a beautiful and dense bamboo hedge that offers both privacy and aesthetic appeal to your garden.
What are the benefits of a bamboo hedge for privacy?
A bamboo hedge is an excellent choice for creating privacy in your garden due to its rapid growth, dense foliage, and tall stature. Not only does it act as an effective visual barrier, but it also blocks out noise and provides a natural windbreak. Bamboo hedges are low-maintenance and require minimal pruning compared to other types of hedges. Additionally, bamboo is an eco-friendly option as it absorbs more carbon dioxide and releases more oxygen than other plants, contributing to a healthier environment. By choosing a bamboo hedge, you can enjoy both privacy and the numerous benefits it offers.
How fast does bamboo hedge grow?
2 years
What is the best bamboo plant for hedges?
Slender Weavers hands down. (Gracilis)
