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DETERMINE YOUR CLIMATE ZONE
Cold hardy or temperate running species of Bamboo
all tolerate heat very well and most are drought hardy.
Winter temperatures are very important and we will
be happy to help you select the correct bamboo that
will remain evergreen for your location.
ZONE 4 -30 F to -20 F
ZONE 5 -20 F to -10 F
ZONE 6 -10 F to 0 F
ZONE 7 0 F to 10 F
ZONE 8 10 F to 20 F
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Phyllostachys
rubromarginata
'RED MARGIN BAMBOO' This past year 2002, P. rubro was 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. 3 gallon sizes available for $50 each.
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Phyllostachys
aureosulcata
One
of our top picks for'YELLOW GROOVE BAMBOO' privacy
screening
Average mature size 2.0" x 26' Hardy to -15 F Aggressive in full sun 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 climate zone 7. 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. 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. 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. Click on the
picture for more
info or larger image.
3 gallon sizes available
for $50 each.
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Phyllostachys aureosulcata
'SPECTABILIS' I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 5 and warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image. |
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Phyllostachys bissetii
Once of the most cold hardy bamboo. Perfect for Privacy Screening where height must be restricted. Average mature size 1" x 23' Hardy to -15 F Aggressive in full sun 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. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 5 and warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image. 3 gallon sizes available
for $60 each.
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Phyllostachys bissetii 'Dwarf'
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. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 5 and warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image. 3 gallon sizes available for $80 each.
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Phyllostachys nuda
Average mature size 1.75" x 34' Hardy to -20 F Aggressive in full sun 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. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 4 and warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image.
3 gallon sizes available for $60 each. |
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Indocalamus tessellatus -'GIANT LEAF'
Low Privacy Screening
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. Click on the picture for more info or larger image.
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Shibataea kumasaca
'RUSCUS BAMBOO' 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. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 5 and warmer. Click on the
picture for more
info or larger image.
2 gallon sizes available for $30 each. 3 gallon sizes available for $40 each. |
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Average mature size 1" x 20 ' Hardy to -10 F Prefers Sunny Sites
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. I recommend this species for USDA
Climate Zones 5 and
warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image. |
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Arundinaria gigantea 'tecta'
'SWITCHCANE' Average mature size . 5 " x 8 ' Hardy to -10 F 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. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 5 and warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image. 3 gallon sizes available for $40 each.
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Sasa palmata
PALMATA BAMBOO' ( Nebulosa or S .cernua ) Plant introduction number (PI) into the U.S.75169 Prefers Shaded Sites
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. At
this
time I still would recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and
warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image.
3 gallon sizes
available for $40 each. |
Field Specimens - This plant size is too large to be shipped UPS. Arrangements can be made for large orders to be delivered if you cannot pick them up at the nursery. Special arrangements can be made for deliveries exceeding the 300 mile radius. A minimum two week notice is needed prior to pick up or delivery on available stock. Custom orders take 4 to 8 weeks depending on the species and season. A 20% non-refundable deposit must be prepaid prior to delivery. Full payment is required on delivery. Certified check, money order or cash are the only methods of payment on delivery.
U.S. Code TX-701-177, Dec. 3 rd. 2002. Violators will be prosecuted per statute through our ISP and Federal Law.