This bamboo grows well in south central Texas. I live just north of San Antonio and I purchased several from a nursery that were 6 feet ...Read Moretall in summer 2011. Extremely hot and dry that summer so I got them in the ground and watered them regularly. March 2012 the plants are sending up dozens of vigerous shoots that are taller than the original plant! I will have a screen from the view of my neighbors in no time at all.
Word of caution this is considered an invasive plant when grown in hot and wet regions. It is probably one of the most successful bamboo plants in southern US. It can be drought tolerant when established and not grow much during dry years, then will grow like crazy when there is a warm wet spring. I am trying to contain mine but my soil is so rocky if it does make it out of the enclosure it will have a tough time spreading. if it makes it out I can mow the shoots - once a cane is cut it never grows again.
This bamboo grows well in south central Texas. I live just north of San Antonio and I purchased several from a nursery that were 6 feet ...Read More