What time of year is a good time to plant bamboo? Generally Spring is best, March through June. Fall is also a good option, September through the end of October. A well rooted bamboo can be planted in the summer, as long as it is watered regularly.

Choose your varieties carefully: There are two main types of bamboos: clumpers and spreaders. Clumping bamboos do not typically invade the rest of your garden, but only a few are winter hardy in central Ohio. Many spreading types of bamboo can be extremely invasive, but some stay fairly compact.

It takes bamboo about three full years, in the ground, before the mother plants really take off and start producing multiple shoots providing a bamboo grove appearance.

How Much Does It Cost to Plant Bamboo? Homeowners often plant bamboo for privacy, and it can be more affordable than the cost of a privacy fence. The hedge itself is usually between $250 to $500 for a 15-foot to 25-foot plant. It'll be more for larger plants and less for smaller plants.