One of the Toughest Running Bamboo Species in New Jersey Phyllostachys nuda: If you’re seeing tall green bamboo shoots emerging throughout your yard or spreading from a neighboring property, you may be dealing with Phyllostachys nuda. Known for its exceptional cold hardiness and aggressive underground growth, this species is one of the most resilient running […]
A Powerful Running Bamboo Spreading Across New Jersey Phyllostachys atrovaginata (Incense Bamboo): If you have bamboo growing on or near your property in New Jersey, there is a good chance you may be dealing with Phyllostachys atrovaginata, commonly known as Incense Bamboo. This tall, fast-growing species is one of the hardiest running bamboos found in […]
What Homeowners Need to Know Phyllostachys Aurea (Fishpole Bamboo): If you live in the Northeast, there is a good chance you have seen tall golden-green bamboo growing along fences, property lines, roadsides, and even deep within wooded areas. One of the most common species responsible for these dense stands is Phyllostachys aurea, commonly known as […]
The Hidden Running Bamboo Causing Major Problems in New Jersey Japanese Arrow Bamboo: Many homeowners plant bamboo expecting a fast-growing privacy screen that stays neatly contained. Years later, they discover shoots emerging in lawns, gardens, and even neighboring properties. What looked like a simple landscaping feature has become an expensive and frustrating problem. One of […]
New Jersey Bamboo Ordinances: What Homeowners Need to Know About Staying Ordinance Compliant, Avoiding Neighbor Fights, and Knowing When Removal Is the Smart Move Across New Jersey, more towns are putting bamboo in their local code books. That is not happening by accident. It is happening because bamboo complaints keep piling up. Towns are dealing […]
Phyllostachys Bissetii: One of the Toughest Running Bamboos You Will Ever Encounter If you live in the Northeast and have dealt with aggressive bamboo spread, there is a good chance you have already encountered Phyllostachys bissetii. Known for its extreme cold tolerance, dense growth, and aggressive underground spread, this species has quietly become one of […]
Phyllostachys aureosulcata: The Truth About Yellow Groove Bamboo in New Jersey If you have noticed tall, fast-spreading bamboo growing along fences, wooded areas, or property lines in the Northeast, there is a strong chance you are looking at Phyllostachys aureosulcata, commonly known as Yellow Groove Bamboo. At first glance, it appears attractive and practical. Dense […]
Running Bamboo in Zone 7 New Jersey: Species, Growth Habits, and What Homeowners Should Know Running bamboo is one of the most misunderstood landscape plants in New Jersey. In USDA Zone 7, which includes much of central and southern New Jersey, climate conditions allow several aggressive bamboo species to thrive. While bamboo can provide fast […]
How Do I Stop My Neighbor’s Bamboo from Invading My Yard? If your neighbor has bamboo that is spreading into your yard, you are not alone. Across New Jersey, this is a growing issue for homeowners dealing with invasive bamboo that crosses property boundaries. Running bamboo spreads underground through a network of roots called rhizomes, […]
The History of Bamboo and Its Usage in New Jersey Bamboo is widely recognized for its lush appearance, rapid growth, and ability to create natural privacy screens in residential landscapes. Across New Jersey, many homeowners originally planted bamboo with practical and aesthetic intentions—seeking fast-growing hedges, natural fencing, or a more tropical landscape style compared to […]