I am considering planting some Bamboo plants to screen a fence for privacy, I understand that clumping varieties are best to stop spread but what varieties are best for 2.5 mtr height, also which growers/suppliers are best for quality and price Regards
I recommend that you do your research thoroughly ColinA because once they get a hold there's no stopping them and if it went under the fence your neighbour might not be pleased. A friend set fire to hers but still it didn't get rid and she's now thinking of getting man with a digger to get it out.
Hi there, I'm a big fan of bamboo but, as @bertrand-mabel and @Uff have said, you do have to be careful. I have used several Phyllostachys varieties to good effect, reaching the height you describe in a couple of seasons. Although it is classified as non clump forming, I have found it well behaved in my shallow, sandy soil. However, there's no guarantee that it won't "take off" once it gets fully established.
Most reputable suppliers recommend using a root barrier when planting bamboo to contain their spread. I have bought plants from this supplier which were of good quality and height: Bamboo - Big Plant Nursery
This is also a very useful site which explains how bamboo grows - it will help you decide whether it's the right choice for you: How does bamboo grow? – Lewis Bamboo
I agree with @Uff and @bertrand-mabel - in theory the clump forming types are well behaved, but in the right conditions, they can still become troublesome, for want of a better word. In grass it's easier, as regular mowing round them will help keep them in check, but otherwise a purpose built container is the best route, with a proper, and sturdy, physical root barrier in place. That's especially important if they're against a boundary with a neighbour.
There are lots of better plants than bamboo for the situation IMO.
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Most reputable suppliers recommend using a root barrier when planting bamboo to contain their spread. I have bought plants from this supplier which were of good quality and height: Bamboo - Big Plant Nursery
This is also a very useful site which explains how bamboo grows - it will help you decide whether it's the right choice for you: How does bamboo grow? – Lewis Bamboo
In grass it's easier, as regular mowing round them will help keep them in check, but otherwise a purpose built container is the best route, with a proper, and sturdy, physical root barrier in place. That's especially important if they're against a boundary with a neighbour.
There are lots of better plants than bamboo for the situation IMO.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...