Fear not the bamboo.

You can't swing a stick and not see a bamboo product these days.

Look at the Sunday paper or any major design magazine and you'll see bamboo floors, bamboo housewares, clothing, sporting goods, you name it. It's undeniable, bamboo is hot. While experts trumpet the sustainable nature of the plant for it's appeal, the truth is that bamboo's sheer exotic beauty and elegance has made it a favorite of consumer and gardener alike.

From a horticultural perspective, bamboo has it's tropical origins and, in some cases, a reputation as an invasive species to overcome. Make no mistake, many species of bamboo are vigorous and are known as "spreading bamboo" but there are also a number of magnificent "clumping bamboo" from which to choose from that thrive in colder climates like New England.

Among the many plants we have in stock, Bamboo Select's Fargesia rufa "Green Panda" is the Green Standard. This gorgeous plant can be thought of as an evergreen ornamental grass and is very manageable. It thrives in sun but tolerates shade and can be used as a focal point, hedge or privacy screen. For more on this plant and the entire Bamboo Select line of plants please visit their website.

Morrison's also carries a wide selection of graceful tall "Phyllostachys" running bamboo as well as black bamboo and ground cover species.