Bamboo trees invasive?

[Amaggio]

I'm looking into growing some bamboo trees but I heard that they can be very invasive. Does anyone know if I grow bamboo in pots am I endangering my area?

 

[dmb2613]

They are hard to impossible to get rider of

 

[Amaggio]

Yes, I heard they were invasive but my understanding is while they do produce seeds they primarily create shoots, which is why they are so invasive. Will potted bamboo be a risk to my area?

 

[buzz sawyer]

You could try importing a few Panda bears to control the bamboo.

 

[Amaggio]

You could try importing a few Panda bears to control the bamboo.

This is by far the most useless piece of advice so far but at least you gave my mother a good laugh. XD

 

[jzack605]

Yes bamboo is invasive.

They spread mainly via rhizomes.

Where are these pots to be placed? I wouldn’t even consider putting potted bamboo on top of ANY soil. Even in a pot, the roots will escape through drainage holes.

I have been told there are “less” aggressive varieties. I won’t give any variety a second thought.

Things should be banned in my opinion.

Why bamboo?