Will bamboo live and grow in North central Arkansas?

Question

There is a indigenous variety that does well here but I'm looking for another variety that will prosper in this zone. Any info appreciated.

Answer 1

I have a variegated bamboo that is a clumping variety in my garden in Southwest MO, it does very well, and behaves itself nicely. Whatever you decide, make sure it is a clumping variety! Some, like the river cane that grows in our area, is hell bent on world domination! There are several that are good, the last answerer gave you a good web site. Try Perennials Etc. at Gateway, Ark., they might just have some. They have just about everything else, including a huge selection of water garden plants. Or Bogels Garden Center in I think, Springdale. Or Rogers, I can't remember, they run together anymore. There are a couple of other good garden centers in that area, also, you can probably locate them via a phone book. I have been to them all!

Answer 2

Bamboo-the indigenous variety does overly well and overtakes large areas so be careful of the kind you choose and keep it in a pot or surrounded by landscaping plastic that is about 4" high.
I've seen how Bamboo takes over a garden rapidly and won't put it in mine.
It is just as bad as a variegated grass (perennial) that someone gave me one piece as a start. I used a welcome mat to rob it of all light and it has all died off, finally.

Answer 3

The area was known for its cane thickets in early pioneer days. Cane is simply a type of bamboo native to the area. It is what people used to make cane poles (fishing poles) out of.

Caney Mountain is in southern Missouri just North of you, and was called Caney Mountain due to the lush cane thickets that used to grow at its base. They have long since been destroyed but the MDC is planting more there and its growing well.

Answer 4

Clay isn't a robust medium for many end result and vegetables. in case you prefer to improve some watermelons, start up the seeds indoors interior the early spring then transplant them right into a chilly physique. you could create a backyard in a raised mattress and fill it with good soil and fertilizer. Watermelons could be grew to become frequently on a similar time as they grown on the to evade them from getting rotten on moist grown and/or bobbing up flat spots.

Answer 5

There are a large number of varieties that will do well in your area. You have to decide what type you want, in terms fo size, color growing behavior, hardiness, etc.

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