Can I grow bamboo where I live?

Question

I live in Massachusetts on the North Shore. I want to grow it in my yard.

Answer 1

PS. I don't recommend 'RUNNING 'bamboo unless you build the proper structure for it. It usually takes a 3 foot deep concrete wall to contain it.
There are some great 'CLUMPING' bamboos though.
According to the link below, yes, it can be grown there.
http://www.americanbamboo.org/GeneralInfoPages/BarnhartIntro.html
I became interested in bamboo when I moved to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in 1972 to work with the New Alchemy Institute, a research and education group seeking safer and more energy-efficient ways to provide basic human needs. Of the world’s major crops and trees we surveyed, bamboo stood out as a superstar, used by more humans on the earth for more different purposed than any other plant
Link below gives the types for cold hardiness
http://www.americanbamboo.org/SpeciesSourceListPages/SpeciesTableP.html

Answer 2

I am not sure if it grows that far north, but beware. Bamboo can totally overtake your yard. It's a relative of grass, after all. I believe my mom's neighbor in PA had some so I know it grows at least that far north. Ask at Lowe's or Home Depot, someone in the plant department should be able to tell you.

Answer 3

You can grow bamboo pretty much anywhere. But I don't recommend it......it gets out of control, has deep roots and is very hard to get rid of!

Answer 4

If you're serious, why not give it a try? What's it going to cost?