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Running Bamboo #902868

Asked May 25, 2025, 10:45 AM EDT

Hello, I purchased my house ~5 years ago not knowing the invasive nature of the bamboo in the yard. I tried removing it myself with a lot of effort but it came promptly back. I have been told by neighbors, the original owner of my house planted it ~50 years ago. Its spread to my neighbors yards and into the state park area that backs up to our yards. I do not have the financial resources to pay to have it removed and even if i did, worry it would just come back since its spread beyond my yard. Are there and state resources to assist with removal?

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi- sorry to learn of your bamboo issue. We are not aware of state resources for eradicating running bamboo from private yards. Some counties use county funds to remove bamboo from county property.

We suggest you contact the state park about the issue. Perhaps all parties can agree to a removal plan.
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/containing-and-removing-bamboo/
Jon

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