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Bamboo growth begins below ground. The arrangement of underground stems helps explain where new culms appear, how a planting develops and which propagation methods may be suitable. “Clumping” and “running” are useful starting terms, but bamboo growth forms are more varied than a simple two-column label suggests. Use the growth habit alongside the identity and growing requirements of the actual species. What is a rhizome? A rhizome is an underground stem. It carries buds from

Choosing bamboo means matching a plant to a place and a purpose. An impressive photograph, a large maximum height or success in another country is not enough to establish that a species suits your project. Prepare a site profile before comparing planting material. This gives growers and advisers the information needed to discuss a realistic shortlist. 1. Define what you want the bamboo to do For a collection or landscape, priorities may include appearance, available space and