Most bamboos have woody stems.
They range in size from dwarfs of only a few inches to giants of over 100 feet tall. A barrier to curb the spread of running bamboo. We use 40-mil high density polyethylene 30 inches deep to install as a vertical barrier. Concrete or metal can also be used, although metal is less desirable. Bamboo is a member of the grass family and has simple flowers as do others in this family.