Advice on using BAMBOO in place of privacy trees! Hello, I am wanting to use bamboo that is native to Illinois to create a visual barrier between my house and a neighboring apartment complex. I saw some gorgeous native bamboo in a downtown Chicago park, and read that it was perfect for the climate. What are pros and cons of using bamboo for privacy? Best way to plant it? It's appealing because it can grow in partly sunny areas and grows more rapidly than the 1 foot per year Thuja tree options....
