Bamboo Phyllostachys spp. What does it look like? • A woody plant to 6m high with underground runners (rhizomes) • The runners produce erect shoots. Where does it grow? Bamboo will grow practically anywhere, and will rapidly spread in disturbed soil. How does it spread? The vigorous and uncontrolled growth of this plant will often result in runners escaping from gardens and growing into bushland. This plant will also readily shoot from pieces. General information about root barriers Bamboo root barriers are generally available from nurseries that specialise in bamboo. Other nurseries, hardware stores and arboricultural suppliers should be encouraged to make these more available. Before installing any barrier, all existing bamboo between proposed barrier and property boundary must first be completely eradicated. Consider the use of other plants that can provide similar functions but do not have the same invasive habit as 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 a minimum distance of 1000mm from a property boundary/ fence line or retaining wall. This will facilitate adequate and regular inspections of the rhizome barrier and allow for any necessary maintenance as required, and without having to enter adjoining property. During barrier installation, care should be taken to avoid damage to underground pipes and cables. The barrier should divert around large trees to avoid root damage during installation. Specifications for what constitutes an ‘effective root barrier’ [Supplied courtesy of Lane Cove Council] Reference and controls General information on control methods, can be found in the most recent edition of the annual Noxious and Environmental Weed Control Handbook (found on the DPI website). The most appropriate weed control methods should always be checked with your Local Control Authority (local council or county council). • WEEDeck from www.sainty.com.au • www.dpi.nsw.gov.au • www.sydneyweeds.org.au • www.aabr.org.au R. Gleeson R. Gleeson R. Gleeson © Copyright 2012 Sydney Weeds Committees. All rights reserved. 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

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BambooPhyllostachys spp.

What does it look like?• A woody plant to 6m high with underground runners

(rhizomes)• The runners produce erect shoots.

Where does it grow?Bamboo will grow practically anywhere, and will rapidly spread in disturbed soil.

How does it spread?The vigorous and uncontrolled growth of this plant will often result in runners escaping from gardens and growing into bushland. This plant will also readily shoot from pieces.

General information about root barriersBamboo root barriers are generally available from nurseries that specialise in bamboo. Other nurseries, hardware stores and arboricultural suppliers should be encouraged to make these more available. Before installing any barrier, all existing bamboo between proposed barrier and property boundary must first be completely eradicated. Consider the use of other plants that can provide similar functions but do not have the same invasive habit as 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

a minimum distance of 1000mm from a property boundary/ fence line or retaining wall. This will facilitate adequate and regular inspections of the rhizome barrier and allow for any necessary maintenance as required, and without having to enter adjoining property. During barrier installation, care should be taken to avoid damage to underground pipes and cables. The barrier should divert around large trees to avoid root damage during installation.Specifications for what constitutes an ‘effective root barrier’ [Supplied courtesy of Lane Cove Council]

Reference and controlsGeneral information on control methods, can be found in the most recent edition of the annual Noxious and Environmental Weed Control Handbook (found on the DPI website). The most appropriate weed control methods should always be checked with your Local Control Authority (local council or county council).

• WEEDeck from www.sainty.com.au• www.dpi.nsw.gov.au• www.sydneyweeds.org.au • www.aabr.org.au

R. Gleeson R. Gleeson R. Gleeson

This weed is declared noxious in many local councils across Sydney.Always check the declaration and control requirements for your own local council area atwww.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/pests-weeds/weeds/noxweed