Once the depth of the roots is determined it is recommended that a barrier is chosen that is approximately 12 deeper than the depth of the bamboo roots.
Bamboo root barrier depth.
To stop the natural spread of the bamboo clumps root barrier can be installed to stop any roots and rhizomes from growing into unwanted areas.
The american bamboo socia in hard clay soil some say it is okay to use only a 24 inch 61 0 cm wide barrier.
The lip of the barrier is higher than normal because the bamboo planting area is raised up on a 6 8 inch berm.
First dig near the bamboo plant to determine how deep the existing roots extend into the ground.
Most bamboo will be sufficiently contained using a 24 61 cm barrier of 40 mil 04 1 02 mm thickness.
Bamboo roots typically travel in the first 12 inches of topsoil.
Once you ve figure that out you should choose a barrier that is approximately 12 inches deeper than the depth of the roots.
For example if the bamboo plant s roots extend 18 into the ground a 30 barrier should be chosen.
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In other words if the bamboo plant s roots extend into the ground 18 inches you should choose a 30 inch barrier.
Certain types of bamboo or plantings on steep hillsides or soft loamy soils may require a 30 76 cm or 36 91 cm depth barrier.
This dug area will help you dig the trench for the barrier to be installed in.
Please consult with your local bamboo specialist for recommendations for your planting site.
These are 28 long and are made to work with the 30 barrier depth.
This is useful for root pruning as the rhizomes usually spread within the upper four inches of the top soil.
If you are installing a 24 inch barrier you will need to dig a 22 inch deep trench.
The reason for going deeper than the existing roots is when the barrier is installed the roots may angle downward attempting to go around.
For best results use a true hdpe high density polyethylene barrier of at least 60 mil thickness.
However a 30 wide barrier is safer.
The polyethylene barrier is made from post industrial recycled regrind material when possible in the usa.
These are the basics of how to use this product when using it to install bamboo.
For additional protection or more aggressive species a 36 deep bamboo barrier is the best choice.
Barrier are sold in 24 30 and 36 depths to provide extra protection from stray growth.
Bamboo shield is impermeable to water as well which acts as a water barrier.
In general most bamboo will be sufficiently contained using a 24 deep bamboo barrier.
More info for barrier click link or scroll down barrier clamps made of stainless steel.
Even though the roots will more than likely head upward there s still a chance they will head further underground.
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The root systems on clumping bamboos is usually only about 300 to 400mm deep so this 600mm root barrier is typically installed to a depth of 500mm in the ground leaving 100mm sticking out of the ground.
That s because when you install the barrier the roots will run downward in an attempt to go around the barrier.
