Re: New to bamboo, lots of q's

newgardeners wrote:
> Hi, we have just been given some bamboo, the picture below shows them in
> the garden.
>
> [image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/stevebrum/bamboo.jpg]
>
> q1) Can anyone tell from the picture what type they are?
>
> q2) Are they too close to the fence?
>
> q3) Will they grow quickly to above/fence height

First question for you... Are both plants of the same variety? If you
don't know for sure look at them real closely to check this first.

We will need a few more close-up pics... One of the whole plant but up
close, and a couple real close-ups of the branches, leaves, etc.
Characteristics that help identify bamboo are:

   - Size and shape of leaves
   - Color of culms and leaves
   - Number of branches at each node

Also, it helps to see the new culms as they shoot... Some bamboos look
identical except for their new shoots. It is likely that there is a new
shoot or two on these plants at this time of year, so shoot a photo of
that too if you can.

Without this additional info, any answers will be unreliable at best.