D. Linville, UGA CAES Golden bamboo, a medium running variety, has a striking yellow cane and vivid green leaves, but can easily escape pots. To most people, bamboo conjures up images of giant pandas in rain-forest jungles. But it's not as exotic as some folks think.
Many species grow well throughout Georgia.
Most of the bamboo grown in this country came from Asia and Pan America. It grows in moist areas along Southeastern coastal marshes and inland streams. Many people consider bamboo a nuisance, in the same league as kudzu. But some bamboos grow in well-defined clumps and aren't invasive at all. The type you choose makes a world of difference.