The second bamboo substitute is a nonspreading bamboo, slow-growing and, accordingly, expensive. Also known as clump bamboo, is a true bamboo with classic bamboo leaves. They curl up defensively when it is extremely cold or hot. The clump thrives in sun or partial shade, and it is a reliable evergreen. For those who take Chinese poetry seriously, it is important to add that the rustling of the clump bamboo leaves produces the same aural thrill as conventional bamboo.
New canes look puny and start out with very few leaves.
A cane cut back will die. Contact the webmasters.