Bamboo is a group of woody perennial evergreen plants in the true grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae, tribe Bambuseae. Some of its members are giant bamboo, forming by far the largest members of the grass family. Bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant in the world. Their accelerated growth rate (up to 3-4 feet/day (1.5-2.0 inches/hr)) is due to a unique rhizome system and is dependent on local soil and climate conditions. There are 91 genera and about 1,000 species of bamboo. They are found in diverse climates, from cold mountains to hot tropical regions. They are of economic and high cultural significance in East Asia and South East Asia where they are used extensively in gardens, as a building material, and as a food source.

Vietnam's Bamboos are rich and numerous. In Vietnam, we have discovered 10 genera, 48 species, the most popular genera are Bambusa; Neohouzeaua, Arundinaria, Dendrocalamus, Phyllostachys. Other such as Lignania, Chimonobambusa, Sasa, grow scatteredly everywhere. Species most seen: B. vulgaris, B. stenostachya, B. procera, B. multiplex forma alphonso, B. arundinaceae, B. multiplex...

In Oriental people's beliefs, bamboo symbolizes gentlemanlike, straightforwardness, hard working, optimism, unity and adaptableness. Bamboo is used generously in every field of Vietnamese people's life.

Madagui Forest Resort's Collected Bamboo Garden has collected 100 varieties from different genera, such as Phyllostachys bambusoides, Phyllostachys mitis, Phyllostachys nigra, Sasa humilis, Chimonobambusa quadrangularis... and more. The garden is continuing its collection for more varieties.