Bamboo Removal Teign Valley
We were called to remove this “Clumping Bamboo” from the corner of this Teign Valley home. Our clients had planted it previously not realising the future problem they were creating.
Many people have the misconception that clumping bamboo does not spread, sadly it does, but in a different way to “running bamboo”
Clumping bamboo creates a very dense woody rhizome ball that expands over time, as the rhizome expands it has huge power that can cause serious structural issues, cracking walls etc.
The main rhizome ball had completely wrapped itself around an underground waste pipe, rhizomes were running down into the adjacent rain water cover. As the bamboo had reached maturity it was now sending our running rhizomes to colonise new areas, these rhizomes were spreading towards the front of the property. It had also escaped through the stone wall, under the path and were just reaching the boundary hedge.
It is absolutely vital when removing bamboo to be extremely thorough in the work practices and to ensure complete removal.
The bamboo at this property was growing amongst the shrubs that were growing in the adjacent border, these needed to be removed to ensure complete bamboo removal.
Our client had acted just in time. The rhizomes had reached the mature conifer boundary hedge. If these had not been removed they would have this growing season produced new growth into the hedge, with further rhizomes. This would have made removal virtually impossible without removing sections of the hedge.
It must also be remembered that if bamboo from your property encroaches into a neighbouring property it is likely that you are responsible for its removal and any damage that it causes.
Devon Arborists are the areas bamboo removal specialists.
Call our friendly team who will be able to help you. 07485 411618