Bamboo phyllostachys bissetii greenAn Asian touch in the garden. This bamboo (Phyllostachys bissetii) is a strong plant from China. It can grow up to 5 to 8 metres high! The bamboo has narrow green glossy leaves. The young plant has grey green stems that have can grow 4 to 5 cm thick. As it gets older, its colour changes to dark green. The winter hardy plants spread. So dig a root barrier around the plant to keep it in check. Cut away unwanted shoots that do emerge. Plant the