Bamboo education
The bamboo species most likely to take over
Most invasive bamboo in the Northeast belongs to the Phyllostachys genus, the runners. Two come up again and again.
Golden bamboo
A fast, aggressive runner
One of the most common bamboos in the United States. Hardy, tall, and the source of a lot of the property invasions we get called about.
Black bamboo
Striking, and sometimes a runner
Known for its dark canes and used for everything from instruments to charcoal. Some varieties are far better behaved than golden bamboo, but several still run, so identification matters before you decide what to do.
From the field
What these look like on real properties
How to tell what you're dealing with
Species ID points us toward running or clumping behavior, which sets the whole plan. The distinction itself is explained in running vs. clumping bamboo. We confirm it during the on-site assessment, so you are not guessing.
Not sure what's growing in your yard?
We'll identify it during a free assessment and tell you whether you need removal, containment, or nothing at all.