Bamboo windbreaks
Madame, bear in mind that princes govern all things--save the wind.
Bamboo makes a great windbreak. It will bend and sway in the hardest wind, giving up only the youngest culms to the wind.
Its unique mechanical qualities give it the ability to bend to the ground under the weight of ice and with the first rays of sunligh begin to return to its upright position. The extremely large root mass in a mature bamboo grove anchors the bamboo much better than trees are anchored. Bamboo windbreaks have been reported to protect people and property in hurricane winds and tornados. Although not related to wind, in Japan children are told to go to the bamboo grove in the event of an earthquake because the root mass stabilizes the earth without much danger of the culms falling and causing injury. The thicker (front to back) the grove, the better the reduction in wind force. Because of its unique qualities, bamboo will help reduce the force of wind and protect whatever is behind it.
Select any variety that has the height required to provide the greatest wind protection for your needs.
