The fast growing bamboo such as phyllostachys also tend to be the most invasive, although I suspect there may be some well behaved versions too. I have a clump forming fargesia which has remained in clump form for over 20 years and not thrown out runners. It is not contained in any way.
I think you will have a much better crop of canes (with a much smaller outlay) from coppicing hazel. Perfect time to buy them bare root now. They look nicer too IMO (both as canes with runner beans growing up them, and as shrubs). No reason why you can't coppice purple or golden leaved varieties (obviously not the contorted types though...)
Another vote for hazel from me. Good strong canes, look lovely. And with the added bonus you may get hazelnuts too (unless the squirrels and birds beat you to them).
I have Golden Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) in my garden which is contained by a concrete bed although it states on the label it came with that its a clump forming variety. I get about 15 usable bamboos every year which I cut to use for various garden related supports. Obviously the amount of bamboo planted will dictate the amount of canes you get each year. I keep mine trimmed to about 8 feet as a screen from a neighbouring property but they will grow taller if you let them.
Found a write up about this particular Varity here if your interested.
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I have Golden Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea) in my garden which is contained by a concrete bed although it states on the label it came with that its a clump forming variety. I get about 15 usable bamboos every year which I cut to use for various garden related supports. Obviously the amount of bamboo planted will dictate the amount of canes you get each year. I keep mine trimmed to about 8 feet as a screen from a neighbouring property but they will grow taller if you let them.
Found a write up about this particular Varity here if your interested.
Thanks kili. Can I ask what your location is, so I can judge whether this variety might work for me? You're the first respondent to report that they get usable canes!
I have a clump growing in the 18" gap between a 6ft fence and rear shed wall which produces useable canes. I cut and dry the canes inside for a few months before use, leaving the leaves at the top on. Unfortunately, I inherited this bamboo when I moved in 40+ years ago and have no idea what type it is, so this post is of little use other than to say it is certainly possible in the UK. I'll try and take a photo or two later, just in case anyone can ID the species.
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
I too have a clump of Bamboo which I use for canes (of variable quality) but no idea what make they are which is why I hadn't posted before. My late husband had a penchant for the exotic and planted them 30 years ago - then he had to plant a eucalyptus so the koala would scare off the panda, only my children were amused
They have never wandered from their original site but no help to you I'm afraid as no name Elderberry. Do you want a picture of mine?
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Another vote for hazel from me. Good strong canes, look lovely. And with the added bonus you may get hazelnuts too (unless the squirrels and birds beat you to them).
Found a write up about this particular Varity here if your interested.
'The power of accurate observation .... is commonly called cynicism by those that have not got it.
George Bernard Shaw'
Thanks kili. Can I ask what your location is, so I can judge whether this variety might work for me? You're the first respondent to report that they get usable canes!
They have never wandered from their original site but no help to you I'm afraid as no name Elderberry. Do you want a picture of mine?