Five things to know about bamboo
Five simple reference points to help you look at bamboo differently during your visit.
Bamboo is a grass, not a tree. Its culms grow rapidly in spring, then reach their final height in only a few weeks.
The collection at the park shows a wide range of shapes, colours and uses. Some varieties form dense clumps while others spread through underground stems; this is why the right choice and planting advice matter.
Take time to notice the culms, leaves, shade and sound of the grove as you walk.