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by xreadx
Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Cold Tolerance 9A Advice Needed
Replies: 7
Views: 1063

Re: Cold Tolerance 9A Advice Needed

I see your still active on here glen. Maybe I should have just sent you a DM.. So based off what your saying and what i want its between these two... Bambusa multiplex 'Goldstripe' - Down to 18'F only 25' Tall. Bambusa multiplex 'Striped Young' - Down to 18'F only 25' Tall. Thoughts are appreciated ...
by xreadx
Thu Oct 26, 2023 8:27 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Cold Tolerance 9A Advice Needed
Replies: 7
Views: 1063

Re: Cold Tolerance 9A Advice Needed

I have about 12 clumps of Oldhamii Hirose. Every even mild winter it takes damage. Its Super pretty till the freeze... :cry: Oldhamii is out.

-Read
by xreadx
Thu Oct 26, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Cold Tolerance 9A Advice Needed
Replies: 7
Views: 1063

Cold Tolerance 9A Advice Needed

Its been a few years since I have posted on here :blob: . Last year temps dropped down ~14-16'F for hours (8 hour stretches), as bad cold front ran through Texas. I had a lot of mature clumps of Kanapaha(200FT Row), and half of them actually died :blackeye: and never pushed back new canes. My Bambus...
by xreadx
Mon Sep 02, 2019 11:27 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Bamboo tools?
Replies: 39
Views: 25064

Re: Bamboo tools?

This is what I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U1RTETU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 & https://www.amazon.com/Corona-Sharpshooter-Shovel-Sharpened-D-Grip/dp/B01IRSL2I0/ref=sr_1_22?keywords=Corona+shovel&qid=1567423504&s=gateway&sr=8-22 & Dewalt Saw...
by xreadx
Mon Oct 08, 2018 9:12 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Anyone have experience with Houston Bamboo Nursery
Replies: 1
Views: 2788

Anyone have experience with Houston Bamboo Nursery

Has anyone had any issues with this Nursery? The reviews look good and the owner was friendly and answered my calls/questions. I'm mainly concerned with the ID of the Bambusa Kanapaha, as it is the main expense in the order. I will be picking up my order in February so that I can place in ground bef...
by xreadx
Sun Sep 23, 2018 12:58 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: New To Forum | My Failures/Successes | Video of dividing
Replies: 13
Views: 8336

Re: New To Forum | My Failures/Successes | Video of dividing

Do you think I should order and plant now or wait till spring?
by xreadx
Sat Sep 22, 2018 7:27 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: New To Forum | My Failures/Successes | Video of dividing
Replies: 13
Views: 8336

Re: New To Forum | My Failures/Successes | Video of dividing

OMG.... I did not expect such a detailed response... So I did good with Gracilis on my West side? And I did good with the Multiplex Golden Goddess on East Side? I am going to take your advice on the B. textilis Kanapaha and put it across the rear (north side) and use this(Kanapaha) for the Entry ins...
by xreadx
Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:44 am
Forum: Experimenting with Bamboo
Topic: Propagating B. textilis var. Gracilis
Replies: 2
Views: 6495

Re: Propagating B. textilis var. Gracilis

Dividing Bamboo Bambusa Textilis Gracilis Clump to create hedge with

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq_b6_FKQvg&t=8s
by xreadx
Thu Sep 20, 2018 5:16 am
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: New To Forum | My Failures/Successes | Video of dividing
Replies: 13
Views: 8336

New To Forum | My Failures/Successes | Video of dividing

I live on 2 acres Zone 9B Southeast Texas, Bridge City to be exact. I grow a few types of bamboo and I have killed a few species. I just stumbled onto this forum... I planted six three gallon Bambusa NANA on the north side of my property and they all died during first winter. Now those have been rep...