Before buying bamboo, consider the planned location. Is the bamboo protected? Does the plant have enough shade or is it exposed to direct sun? How are the lighting conditions? Only choose bamboo varieties that suit the location.
Bamboo is not just bamboo
Different types of bamboo prefer different locations under which they grow optimally. Therefore, it is also important to know what purpose the bamboo should serve. For example, does it serve on the spot as:
- privacy and wind protection
- green fence or hedge
- Decoration and design element
Clarify important location issues in advance
How much space is available in total and for the individual plants? In order to avoid trouble with neighbors, it is advisable to ask the municipality or authority about the permissible plant height and minimum distance to adjacent properties.
tips and tricks
Rule of thumb space size: for high-growing and root-forming bamboo plants, such as Phyllostachys, the following applies: final height multiplied by itself = space requirement in square meters for the next 15 years. For a bamboo with a final height of 5 meters, an area of 25 square meters is the ideal size.