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Bamboo removal and Hardscapes by

APM O'Neill


  • Extensive Root System - Bamboo spreads vigorously via an extensive system of underground stems and roots called rhizomes. These rhizomes grow horizontally and can spread several feet in all directions from the main plant. Removing all the roots and rhizomes is extremely labor intensive.
  • Fast Growing - Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants, growing up to 1 foot per day. Even tiny fragments of root or rhizome left behind can quickly form new shoots and regrow. Complete removal in one pass is critical.
  • Brittle Roots - The roots and rhizomes become thick and woody over time. Attempting removal by hand can leave remnants behind. Powerful excavation is typically needed to extract the entire root network.
  • Dense Growth - Large and dense groves of bamboo make removal difficult. The dense culms must first be taken down to provide access underneath to the root systems.
  • Year-Round Growth - Unlike trees, bamboo doesn't have a typical dormant season and grows year-round. It takes persistence to remove new shots as they repeatedly emerge.