Bamboo Phyllostachys spp.

Bamboo
Phyllostachys spp.
This weed is declared noxious in many local councils across Sydney.
Always check the declaration and control requirements for your own local council area at
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pests-weeds/weeds/noxweed
R. Gleeson
R. Gleeson
R. Gleeson
What does it look like?
a minimum distance of 1000mm from a property boundary/
• A woody plant to 6m high with underground runners fence line or retaining wall. This will facilitate adequate and
regular inspections of the rhizome barrier and allow for any
(rhizomes)
necessary maintenance as required, and without having
• The runners produce erect shoots.
to enter adjoining property. During barrier installation, care
should be taken to avoid damage to underground pipes
Where does it grow?
and cables. The barrier should divert around large trees to
Bamboo will grow practically anywhere, and will rapidly
avoid root damage during installation.
spread in disturbed soil.
Specifications for what constitutes an ‘effective root
How does it spread?
barrier’ [Supplied courtesy of Lane Cove Council]
The vigorous and uncontrolled growth of this plant will often
Reference and controls
result in runners escaping from gardens and growing into
General information on control methods, can be found
bushland. This plant will also readily shoot from pieces.
in the most recent edition of the annual Noxious and
General information about root barriers
Environmental Weed Control Handbook (found on the DPI
Bamboo root barriers are generally available from nurseries website). The most appropriate weed control methods
that specialise in bamboo. Other nurseries, hardware should always be checked with your Local Control
stores and arboricultural suppliers should be encouraged Authority (local council or county council).
to make these more available. Before installing any
barrier, all existing bamboo between proposed barrier and • WEEDeck from www.sainty.com.au
property boundary must first be completely eradicated.
• www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
Consider the use of other plants that can provide similar
functions but do not have the same invasive habit as • www.sydneyweeds.org.au
• www.aabr.org.au
bamboo.
Root barriers should, be monitored for their effectiveness,
and where necessary these specifications should be
reviewed as new information is received.
Location of the root barrier: Barrier must be installed at
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