Bamboo potentially more damaging than knotweed, warns Environet

Environmental consultant Environet has warned homeowners to avoid ‘running’ varieties of bamboo due to its invasive nature, with some plants spreading up to 9m to neighbouring gardens.

by Dan Symonds
Invasive bamboo growing in garden in Reading, Berkshire - image: Environet
Invasive bamboo growing in garden in Reading, Berkshire - image: Environet

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