Wild bamboo growth - risk for my building?

Daedalus on 04/02/2017 - 14:14
Last edited 04/02/2017 - 14:43

In my front lawn a number of wild bamboo have spread significantly over the last 6 to 12 months. They were already there 2 years ago, however it is only the last 6 to 12 months that I noticed it spreading.

I heard that some bamboo species can grow long roots which damage the building's foundation (running bamboo). Is this one of them?

If so, is it easy to DIY remove?

Upon further investigation, I think it is the noxious weed bamboo as per the pics provided by my local council [url]http://www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/Environment/NaturalEnvironment/NoxiousandEnvironmentalWeeds/Pages/NoxiousWeedDescriptions-PhyllostachysSpp.aspx[/url]

Pics attached

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w7aoy0z0sbncqng/AADz0AYKfz7r_7mXO…

Thanks

Home & Garden

Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 04/02/2017 - 15:05

    I think if the pipes on your property are PVC you shouldn't have too many dramas compared to older concrete / terracotta pipes

    The only risk is a snake risk to the property, the bamboo isn't going to chew the slab of your house (if it was built properly) but it can cause issues with services such as water / sewage is the pipes are concrete

    Your best bet is to get an independant assessment done by a professional and go from there

    • Daedalus on 06/02/2017 - 19:53

      What sort of "professional"? A gardener? Or building inspector?

  • altomic on 04/02/2017 - 15:07

    It's not so hard to remove. Cut it about 30cms from ground level. This gives you some thing to grip. Get a shovel and start breaking up the nodes. Leave the hose on it over night to soften the ground. Keep digging with the shovel and remove roots. You may have to repeat in a few months if shoots reappear.

  • onetrickpony on 04/02/2017 - 15:42
    +7

    Get it out while its small. Once its big, and infested with Pandas, you're gonna have no end of problems :(

    • try2bhelpful on 04/02/2017 - 17:19

      LOL. Has anyone had experience of the clumping bamboo? Is it really non invasive?

      • toristo on 04/02/2017 - 19:23
        +1

        F.ck the clumping bamboo. As onetrickpony pointed out, it's when the pandas start clumping. Worse than dropbears IMO. Bikies won't even touch 'em.

        • try2bhelpful on 04/02/2017 - 22:22
          +1

          As Larsen put it "these teeth, these claws - you think we eat roots and leaves?".

  • resisting the urge on 04/02/2017 - 17:34

    Just pick the roots and eat them like the Chinese do, once a year for good soup!

    Saves you a few dollars at the grocers each time…

    • [Deactivated] on 04/02/2017 - 21:08

      Or plant the cuttings into little pots and sell as 'lucky bamboo' for $$$ to superstitious suckers.

      Great timing with Chinese New Year and all.

      • toristo on 05/02/2017 - 11:55
        +1

        Jokes aside, you can find people on Gumtree who will come dig it out of your yard if it's a good size and possibly even pay you depending on where you are and the size/quality.

        I have been looking lately for some large pots on a balcony as a screen.

        • Daedalus on 06/02/2017 - 19:54

          good idea. I will try that

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