A gardening expert has issued a warning over a popular plant that could actually prove to be "highly invasive" and lead to damage to your property.
Bamboo could cause issues that may leave you thousands of pounds out of pocket, despite being a popular choice for many due to its long life and durability.
The plant can easily grow out of control and is even strong enough to punch through your driveway, resulting in difficult to deal with damage.
As a non-native species to the UK, bamboo actually spreads at a different rate here compared to in its native habitats, reports the Mirror.The plant is categorised as "running" on "clumping" bamboo, with the running variety the one that most often poses risk to the outdoor areas of your property.
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