Generally plant about five feet apart.

  Bamboo planted too closely will compete, potentially resulting in smaller plants. But the further the spacing, the longer it takes to produce a screen. Generally a good compromise is three to five feet apart for smaller running bamboo and four to six feet apart for larger running species. If you are starting with very big bamboo plants or have lots of time the distances can be extended.

  Clumping bamboo can be planted three to four feet apart. To encourage the hedge plants to link together faster, dig a narrow, continuous trench the width of your shovel and refill with improved soil. Put an irrigation emitter line along the trench line and the bamboo will tend to grow along the rich, moist soil.

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