Can bamboo survive Chicago's harsh weather?

I am personally a fan of bamboo trees, and like the idea of having bamboo trees growing in my yard (if I were to ever purchase a house).





What I was curious about was what type of conditions do bamboo trees need to survive? I live in Chicago, so we get hot, humid summers followed by cold snowy winters. Could bamboo trees survive these conditions outside, or would they die?





Thanks!

Can bamboo survive Chicago's harsh weather?
You're in luck. There are bamboo cultivators that grow in cold weather. When you have a fully grown stand of them they make a chiming sound when snow or heavy frost is on the leaves. However, it must be very quiet in order to hear them such as at night.
Reply:From what I hear, a lot of varieties would survive a SCUD missile.
Reply:yes there is. chicago is a zone 5 which means winters on average are no colder than -20





http://www.bamboogarden.com/Phyllostachy...





http://www.bambooworld.com/picturepages/...





http://www.pathwaystoperennials.com/page...








bamboo can take ove an entire yard so put in a pot and put a pot in the ground.





dont leave the pot out because the soil is warm and the air is not in chicago. the roots need warmth so planting in the ground is the best
Reply:http://www.needmorebamboo.com/hardiness....





Evidently there are some varieties that are hardy in your windy city.


I never would have guessed.