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4 - have winter temperature ranging from -30 F to
-20 F
ZONE 5 - have winter temperature ranging from -20 F to -10 F ZONE 6 - have winter temperature ranging from -10 F to 0 F ZONE 7 - have winter temperature ranging from -0 F to +10 F ZONE 8 - have winter temperature ranging from +10 F to +20 F |
| There are some beautiful bamboos that vary in color and size that are sought after by collector's and customers that just want an amazing species of bamboo. |
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Phyllostachys aurea 'KOI ' Average mature size 1.75" x 27' Hardy to 0 F Aggressive in full sun This is not a sales gimmick. We sell out of this one and many others. Check for availability and have several different types of bamboo on your list when you call. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image. 3 gallon -$80
RARE - Call for availability
Large Field dug divisions $150 |
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Phyllostachys
aureosulcata 'Harbin'
Average mature
size 1.5" x
26'
Hardy to -15 F
Aggressive in full sun A rare species and and never have enough to go around. It was over ten years before I really saw a well established grove of this bamboo. Check with us for availability during early winter months each year. We ship these out during this time and do not reserve them for Spring shipping. Click on the picture for more info or larger image. 3 gallon - $100 available
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Phyllostachys
bambusoides
'Allgold' Rare Average mature
size 2" x 35'
Hardy to 5
F
The
canes are entirely golden yellow with occasional thin green stripes.
Click on photo for the
picture pagePrefers full sun of the beautiful looking bamboo. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 7 and 8.
In USDA Climate Zone
7
and
8 expect mature size canes to be
over 35 feet in height with lush foliage. Reduced for Sale to $75
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Phyllostachys
bambusoides
'Tanakae' Very Rare Average mature
size 3" x 35'
Hardy to 5
F
Prefers full sun This beautiful bamboo has canes that are marked with elliptical purplish and brown spots. The wood is like other bambusoides and is rock hard. The canes are excellent for wood crafts and and flute making. Click on photo for the picture page of the unbelievable looking bamboo. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 7 and 8.
In USDA Climate Zone
7
and
8 expect mature size canes to be
over 35 feet in height with lush foliage. Reduced for Sale to $95 3 gallon - $125 Limited inventory currently.
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Average mature size 2" x 40' Hardy to 0 F Aggressive in full sun A rare species not grown by most bamboo nurseries. Beautiful new shoots on this one and it will provide a great medium privacy screening grove. Very fast growing in full sun and loves the watering. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 7 and warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image. 3 gallon $100 Limited inventory currently available
Large
Field dug divisions $125 and up.
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Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory' 'LEOPARD
or SNAKESKIN BAMBOO'
Plant introduction number (PI) into the U.S. 77258 Sun to Part Shade Rare collector's bamboo
From
China this species is a larger relative of 'Black' with
canes
that develop spots of blackish/brown coloration. The canes never turn
completely
solid black, but have a spotted 'snakeskin' appearance. This is one of
a kind bamboo. The dark spots usually appear in the second year age of
new culms (canes). It is as fast growing as the mother form Henon
'giant
gray'. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer. Click on the
picture for more
info or larger image. Shipping
& Handling - 3
gal.
$10.00 (UPS
ground)
Large Field dug divisions $125 and up. |
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Phyllostachys nigra 'Megurochiku' 'BLACK STRIPE' Sun to Part Shade Beautiful collector rare species with its black stripe on gray/ green canes. I have two plantings of this species and I believe the site with more sun light is going to have the best striping characteristics. The culm sheath have wavy blades with prominent oral setae, auricles and ligules. Likes most all planting sites, but I would recommend full sun. The wood is of high quality and used by many craftsmen. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image. 2 gallon
- $55 When available
3 gallon - $75 |
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Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis' 'GREEN STRIPE VIVAX ' VERY RARE Sun to Part Shade
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 recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer. Click on the
picture for more
info or larger image. 2 gallon
- $40 sold out
Reduced for Sale to $95 3 gallon
- $125 Currently
available
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Phyllostachys vivax
'Huangwenshu' The
very rare bamboo is always very limited. Just call to see Click on the photo for
the picture page on this rare species. 3 gallon - $150
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Indocalamus sp. -
'SOLIDUS'
Low Privacy Screening
Average mature
size . 5 "
x
8 ' Hardy to -5
F
This rare bamboo has the
distinct
characteristic of having solid canes. The
dark
green leaves can be up to 10 inches in length. My groves are at 4
feet in height, but I do expect one site to reach 8 to 10 feet
tall.
In our climate zone this species will grow to over 10 feet with 4
or more hours of direct sun light. It has very lush foliage providing
complete
privacy from one foot to 8 feet off the ground. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer.
Click on the
picture for more
info or larger image.
2 gallon -
$40
Large
Field dug divisions $80
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Pleioblastus pygmaeus
'RAMOSISIMUS' Shaded site
Very rare
species similar to the
P. pygmaeus typical form, but much larger in height reach 6 feet or
taller. Much more cold hardy and very rare.
Less
than 10 growers
nation wide
even have this species. A one gallon
container went
for over $300 five years ago at the National ABS meeting. I recommend this
species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and
warmer. 3 gallon - $100
Limited - Please call
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Pleioblastus simonii
variegatus
Sun to Part Shade
This very rare bamboo grows
like the typical form of simonii, but has a very unusual leaf
coloration.
Some of the leaves are variegated
with a white
stripe and some are
solid
green. This characteristic can often be seen on the same branch
with
some
variegated and some not. This species is not wide spread and is sought
by many bamboo enthusiast. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer.
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on the
picture for more
info or larger image.
Reduced for Sale to $60
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Pseudosasa japonica 'Tsutsumiana' (Green Onion) Plant introduction number (PI) into the U.S .25835 Average mature size . 75" x 18' Hardy to -5 F Prefers shaded sites
PERFECT
BAMBOO FOR INDOOR CONTAINER GROWTH
This
rare collector bamboo is
spectacular with its swollen
internodes. The persistent culm
(cane) sheaths can be peeled away to reveal this characteristic making
it the center of your garden setting. We have reports back from a
customers
in zone 6 that this one will remain evergreen to -8 degrees F. when
established
plantings are well mulched. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer.
2 gallon -
$35 out
Large Field dug divisions $125 when available
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Arundinaria funghomii
Prefers Sunny Site
This hard
to find species is
very attractive with the new canes having a gray
coloring
then
turning a red coloration. It is going to be one of my favorites with
this
color culms and the very dense foliage on multiple branches at each
node.
It reaches 4 to 6 feet in cold climates, but much taller here in the
southern
states. I recommend this species for USDA
Climate Zones 6 and warmer.
3 gallon - $65
Large Field dug divisions $125 |
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