Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Evergreen Shrub for Container, 1 by ilovedahlias

ilovedahlias wrote:
I have yellow groove bamboo in a very tall pot, which I keep in the ground, since it is a spreading bamboo. It sounds like partial shade in the summer and sun in the winter would be good for it. It is not exactly a tailored appearance, but I thought I would throw it out there as an idea. It definitely provides a nice texture. It is evergreen and in your zone I assume would do fine during the winter, though I am not a bamboo expert by any means. I have had mine for 2 years and it is now about 6 feet tall, not including the pot. However, I'm not sure how long it will last living confined in a pot. I see people growing arborvitae in pots on city patios around here. Here is an article on evergreen containers: http://www.finegardening.com/plants/articles/10-plants-for-y...