Bamboo for the Northeast

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While there are over 250 species of bamboo growing throughout our country, different climate zones place restrictions on the type and later the mature sizes. Over the years we have recorded
reports from our customers and now can post the perfect bamboo for you area. We will also
give you the expected sizes of each bamboo you can grow. To make it simple I have listed
Winter temperatures for the climate zones. Many gardeners do not know their specific climate zone, but do know how cold it generally drops to in their worst Winters.

ZONE 4 -30 F to -20 F Spring: April 15 June 15 -- Fall: September 1 October 15
ZONE 5 -20 F to -10 F Spring: April 15 June 15 -- Fall: September 1 October 15
ZONE 6 -10 F to 0 F Spring: March 15 May 15 -- Fall: September 15 November 1
ZONE 7 0 F to 10 F Spring: February 15 April 15 -- Fall: September 15 November 15
ZONE 8 10 F to 20 F Spring: January 15 March 1 -- Fall: October December 1

Shipping & Handling - 2 gal. and 3 gal. $8.00 (UPS ground)

'RUBRO'
One of our top picks for

privacy screening

P. rubro has been the most sought after bamboo we supplied. It has beautiful green canes with long nodes. Very hardy bamboo that makes a great screen and is growing well in climate zone 5. This one is doing well above 5000 feet in cold Denver, CO. The culm (cane) sheaths are olive color with fine reddish striping. The culm sheath borders have the pronounced red margin. Sheath auricles and oral setae are absent. The ligule is dark red in color. This great bamboo will provide a screening effect in shaded areas and we have the groves to prove it!

One of our customers in Shoal, Indiana reported his rubro did not drop leaves at -15 degrees F. from his 6 year old planting. It has already attained 20 feet in height.

Reports back this year, 2004, of 35 feet heights X 2 plus inches in diameter now reached in zone 6 with exposures to -12 degrees F.

I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 5 and warmer.

In USDA Climate Zone 7 expect mature size canes to be over 50 feet. in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 6 expect mature size canes to be 20 to 30 feet in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 5 expect mature size canes to be 12 to 18 feet in height.

We offer several 'SPECIALS' including this species. These special packages all have free shipping and handling.

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2 gallon - $40

3 gallon - $50

'YELLOW GROOVE'

One of our top picks for

privacy screening

One of our top picks for very cold areas in need of privacy screening. I have measured this species at 46 feet and 2.6 inches in diameter in Southeast. We have customers growing this cold hardy species in parts of Minnesota. The culm (cane) sheaths are pale green with creamy streaks. Auricles and oral setae are present on mid culm. Can be absent on lower and upper portions of the culms. A very upright species at maturity. Less aggressive in cooler climates.

This species is doing very well in the Missouri Botanical Gardens, Logan, Iowa and Grand Island Nebraska. One of our customers in zone 3b/4a Wisconsin where temperatures have gone to -30 reported his 'yellow groove' dies back in the Winter months. It comes back each Spring 6 to 8 feet tall from a 5 year old planting. Reports back to us this year that it is doing great at the University of Minnesota Arboretum.

We offer several 'SPECIALS' including this species. These special packages all have free shipping and handling.

In USDA Climate Zone 7 expect mature size canes to be over 40 feet. in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 6 expect mature size canes to be 18 feet in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 5 expect mature size canes to be 12 to 14 feet in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 4 expect mature size canes to be 8 feet in height.

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     2 gallon - $40

      3 gallon - $50

'SPECTABILIS'

A beautiful collector species not commonly available. Very cold hardy with growing habits similar to 'Yellow Groove'. Bright yellow coloration of the canes with the green stripe in the sulcus grooves is absolutely beautiful. This species handles windy sites much better than 'Yellow Groove and is at the top of the list on cold hardiness.

In USDA Climate Zone 7 expect mature size canes to be over 20 feet. in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 6 expect mature size canes to be 16 feet in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 5 expect mature size canes to be 12 feet in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 4 expect mature size canes to be 8 feet in height.

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3 gallon - $69

'AUREOCAULIS'
'GREEN STRIPE VIVAX '

VERY RARE

A rare collector species and has not been in the U.S. long. Therefore, not many groves have been established long enough to furnish nice divisions. Careful on your source with this one. This giant vivax has giant bright yellow canes, with occasional dark green stripes. The oral setae and auricles are absent from the culm sheaths. There is also white pin striping on many of the green leaves. As always with giant timber species, it is difficult to produce small 2 and 3 gallon sizes. That is why availability is very limited. I have a waiting list for this one.

In USDA Climate Zone 7 expect mature size canes to be over 70 feet in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 6 expect mature size canes to be 40 feet in height.

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3 gallon - $125

BISSETII'

Once of the most cold hardy bamboo.
Perfect for Privacy Screening where height
must be restricted.

We have customers through out northern climate zones growing this little beauty. A very cold hardy vigorous grower with dark gray green canes. Likes most all sites and soil conditions. The culm (cane) sheaths' auricles and oral setae are present with a narrow blade. Mature culms are erect and usually in the 16 to 18 foot height range. Has a very dense dark green foliage making it an excellent choice for privacy and windbreaks. This species is being grown very well at the Denver Zoo which is above a cold 5000 feet elevation.

In USDA Climate Zone 7 expect mature size canes to be over 30 feet. in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 6 expect mature size canes to be 18 feet in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 5 expect mature size canes to be 12 feet in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 4 expect mature size canes to be 8 feet in height.

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3 gallon - $60

'DWARF BISSETII'

Average mature size 1" x 18' Hardy to -16 F Aggressive in full sun

Very similar to typical P. bissetii, the mother form. In some sites matures at less height than typical P. bissetii. A very cold hardy vigorous grower with dark green canes. Often matures under 18 feet in height in colder climate zones making it an excellent low screening bamboo.

In USDA Climate Zone 7 expect mature size canes to be 18 feet. in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 6 expect mature size canes to be 16 feet in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 5 expect mature size canes to be 10 feet in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 4 expect mature size canes to be 6 feet in height.

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3 gallon - $80

'NUDA'

      Hardy to -20 F

     This is the most cold hardy of the running bamboo and the roots can survive to - 30 F. when established and mulched well. It has very dark green erect canes with the powdery white nodal ring present on new growth. This is the one for all of you that live where it is really cold.

     You cannot expect it to reach mature sizes in USDA Climate Zone 4, but it is well suited for those areas way up north. Average heights of 12 to 18 feet in colder areas can be expected at maturity. The culm (cane) sheath is gray/wine colored with no auricles or oral setae. In zone 4 Idaho we have reports of this species doing great. There is some foliage drop, but new canes have came back even when temps. have gone to -30F.

In USDA Climate Zone 7 expect mature size canes to be over 30 feet. in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 6 expect mature size canes to be 18 feet in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 5 expect mature size canes to be 10 feet in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 4 expect mature size canes to be 8 feet in height.

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3 gallon - $80

'TESSELLATUS'

Average mature size   . 5 " x   10 '      Hardy to -10 F         Sun to Shaded Site
     This bamboo has the largest leaves of any bamboo in cultivation at the present time. It adapts to all planting sites. They can be up to 24 " X 4" They are truly large leaves and have many uses. For example Chinese and Japanese have used them in cooking by wrapping food in them prior to steaming. They also are currently being used in floral arrangements.
     This species is used in many countries for erosion control along flood plains. It makes a great indoor container plant since it adapts to low lighting very well. One of our groves has reached 12 feet in height along the river side of the grove. It has thousands of rhizomes (roots) hanging over in the water picking up just whatever water it needs through out our hot summer months. On new plantings this species will get leaf damage at around 0 to 5 degrees F. On older established groves it will remain evergreen to -10 with very little foliage damage.

I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 5 and warmer.

We offer several 'SPECIALS' including this species. These special packages all have free shipping and handling.

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2 gallon - $30

3 gallon - $40

'KUMASACA'

Average mature size . 25" x 7' Hardy to -10 F Sun/Part Shade

Short wide leaves grow right off the slender canes of this bamboo offering a non typical appearance. The perfect site is in a shaded area with acid soil. It can be planted under or around pine trees and does very well.

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3 gallon - $40

'RIVERCANE'

This species is the native bamboo and once covered thousand of acres in North America. It is very cold hardy and worth adding to your collection because of its beauty and native status. Adapts well to all sites and even handles erosion problems. It was naturally found along streams and rivers through out the south. This bamboo will grow from 12 to 16 feet in the Northeast.

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2 gallon - $35

3 gallon - $45

'SWITCHCANE'

Adapts to full Sun or deep Shade

This great bamboo is a little brother to the above native gigantea. Good for any site since it is suited to any light conditions and swampy areas. There are air channels in the roots which allows it to handle soggy soil conditions. In deep shade, it remains under three feet in height, but in full sun it will grow to over 8 feet. This little bamboo will grow from 3 to 8 feet in most all of the Northeast.

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2 gallon - $30

3 gallon - $40

'PALMATA'

This little bamboo from Japan really adds the tropical feel to any garden. Its leaves are arranged in a palm shaped fashion. With its leaves measuring up to 15 inches long by 2.5 inches wide, it is a great addition to any garden. Handles all planting sites with wind and drought conditions not being a problem. Young shoots can be eaten and the foliage is highly used in decorations. I have two reports back now from 4 year plantings in zone 5 that is one has remained evergreen to -10 to -15 degrees. This one is doing well in several parts of Connecticut. It will grow from 3 to 7 feet in most all areas of the Northeast.

We offer several 'SPECIALS' including this species. These special packages all have free shipping and handling.

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2 gallon - $30

3 gallon - $40

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