This is another excellent bamboo for a hedge or privacy screen.  It is a fast grower, putting up many new shoots each growing season.  It can be topped to keep it at the height you desire, which results in a dense bushy bamboo hedge.  (see other bamboo plants for privacy screening)

Max. height: 18 ‘
Max. diameter: 1 1/2 ”
Minimum Temperature: 30^o F.