Phyllostachys nigra, Black variety, planted in the border against a bare wall, is less invasive than many others. Height: 4m, Spread: 3m

I love the large leaves on it..

I like them too M

this would be brilliant for my wall, just popping onto my favs

I found out after I planted them that they need watering the first year Yorkshire, then they are away.

I am going to have a look at the Gc next time we go,

Dont get a rampant one Yorkshire.

how will I know the difference then,

You need to read the labels very carefully as you want one like this which is 'clump forming and non invasive'. Look at Phyllostachys 'nigra' which has black canes and 'aurea' which has green canes.

will do and thanks,

your welcome.

Lovely! :) you just need a panda now lol

Got one lol, my daughter loves them

Lovely Bamboo,Denise..mine is a clump forming ,non invasive one too..but it's been in a huge pot for years now..I can't recall the variety,but it prefers a bit of shade..much paler green foliage than your black stemmed one..your's will be great in that space :o)

Thanks Bloomer

This looks fabulous against your wall Drc .......

:)

Thanks Amy

We have this also - not really spread at all for us

Thats good to hear Paul.

I know just what you mean HB this has grown a lot this year and I am beginning to think its too near the path?

Love this, I was gutted the other week there's a house a few doors down from us he had a fabulous one of these, went past and it was in a skip!!!! along with all the other plants in his border, nearly went down there in the dark to rescue it,lol, such a shame I'd have had it :-(

Thats sad to hear, as the lot would have been taken on free cycle if only they had thought of it.