FAQs Archive - Page 3 of 6 - Bamboo Australia

Q: How do I arrange delivery of my bamboo mulch?

Call for a quote. The only difficulty with bamboo mulch in the past is there has never been a supplier - now there is!

Q: Will bamboo mulch grow new bamboo shoots?

No! It is chipped in a manner that prevents regrowth.

Q: Why should I use bamboo mulch?

No seeds - no soil - no chemicals. It’s simply a superior product to other garden mulches. Bamboo is premium quality garden mulch highly recommended by high profile gardening experts. The only difficulty with bamboo mulch in the past is there has never been a supplier – now there is! Some of Australia’s most watched and prestigious gardening shows talk about and recommend bamboo mulch.

Q: What is bamboo mulch?

Complete green bamboo poles that are chipped and shredded.

Q: When is shooting season?

Clumping species in Summer. Running species in Spring.

Q: Do all bamboo species have edible shoots?

Most shoots are edible with a variety of different tastes. Commercially, shoots weighing more than 500 gr are preferred in the wholesale market.

Q: How wide can a clump grow?

There is tight clumping or open clumping species. Mature widths can vary considerably. Contact us for further details on growth habits.

Q: What is the difference between a runner and clumper?

A runner has long underground rhizomes that can be very invasive. Clumpers are non-invasive as the new shoots emerge in and around the parent clump.

Q: How deep does it grow?

The primary root system is usually around 300mm deep.

Q: Will bamboo tolerate cold & hot climates?

Different species can be selected to grow in most climates.

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