Clumping Bamboo Footprint?

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hydroid
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Clumping Bamboo Footprint?

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I have some Kanapaha and Chungii which seems to be slowly spreading out towards my house. Does this clumping bamboo eventually stop spreading out or will I need to put down a barrier. Thanks.
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I find Chungii to be a very open clumper that tends to eat up space and will continue to expand the clump, my plan is to take divisions off to keep it where I want. The kanapaha for me was less open, but one day you'll have the same issue with it.
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Re: Clumping Bamboo Footprint?

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Most 'clumpers' will continue to expand. So you have to chop them back every few years. That is what I do here anyway. I pot them up and/or re-plant them in other places on my property.
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