There are two types of bamboo – the running bamboo and the clumping sort. Running bamboo can send off new shoots from the roots, allowing it to quickly spread and take over huge areas.

If you're looking to add bamboo to your landscape or fence line, be sure it is a "clumping bamboo," which is not prone to spreading aggressively, instead of a running bamboo. While "running bamboo" is ...

The Tortoise Shell Bamboo Tree, scientifically known as Phyllostachys edulis ‘Heterocycla’, is a fascinating plant species known for its unique tortoiseshell-like appearance and important role in its ...

The Monastery Bamboo Tree, Thyrsostachys Siamensis, is a dense, clumping bamboo known for its tall, elegant culms (stems) and feathery, bright green leaves. It is commonly planted near temples and ...