How much of the leaves can I take off a bamboo?

16 years ago

I want to show the culms and was wondering if I take off most of the leaves how will that affect the growth of roots,etc.

How much is too much when it comes to leaf removal? thanks!

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popper1
16 years ago
Funny you should ask, I was just out back doing that very thing. I have several species in my yard, and just removed the node branches off B. multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' and Giant Thorny Bamboo, B. bambos. The B bambos, a 25' timber, I remove all node branches to about 6 feet up so I can walk underneath the plant. The Alphonse Karr is of course smaller, & I removed the branches to about 4 or 5 feet from the ground.
If your plant hasn't been in the ground too long I would do it slowly so you don't shock it just to be safe. I have done this several times (the plant will put out new side branches) all at once with no apparent damage to the plant. I have given the plant a good watering with a root stimulator/anti-shock transplant solution after doing this and get a surge in new culms a few weeks later. Whether or not this is a coincidence I donÂt know.
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