Bamboo has been utilized by humans since before recorded history. Over time, it has served many purposes, including food, housing, tools, weapons, water transport, household items, fuel, privacy barriers, and decorative landscaping. In the past decade, bamboo has gained significant popularity as a landscape plant in the United States. Bamboo species are generally categorized as either running or clumping types. Running bamboo is the most commonly used category and includes hundreds of different varieties.
