Solved Can anyone identify this cane / bamboo?

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  1. ChrisIB

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    I recently moved to a cottage with a very overgrown garden. The main culprit is a large area of 10-12' tall cane or bamboo. Can anyone help with identifying it?
    I am on the coast in the SW of Scotland.
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    Looks like a type of Sasa
     
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      Yes I believe that's it! Many thanks @Sirius
       
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      I was going to say pseudosasa japonica
       
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        Interesting, thanks @flounder. If helpful, here's a better one of the leaves
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