Bamboo Plants / Semiarundinaria


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DETERMINE YOUR CLIMATE ZONE

ZONE 4 - winter temperature ranging from -30 F to -20F

ZONE 5 - winter temperature ranging from -20 F to -10 F

ZONE 6 - winter temperature ranging from -10 F to 0 F

ZONE 7 - winter temperature ranging from 0 F to +10 F

ZONE 8 - winter temperature ranging from +10 F to +20 F

Shipping & Handling - 2 gal. and 3 gal. $10.00 (UPS ground)

Semiarundinaria - Unique in appearance cold hardy bamboo. Typically straight with medium to large leaves.

Semiarundinaria fastuosa

'TEMPLE BAMBOO' or 'JAPANESE PALM'

Plant introduction number (PI) into the U.S.112080

Average mature size 1. 5" x 30' Hardy to -5 F
Full Sun

This species has very erect canes which age to a beautiful purple or dark reddish color. This the most erect species we grow. Mature culms are very straight, erect with foliage only at the top one third of the culms. Often referred to as one of the red bamboo. This species has quasi persistent culm sheaths. Handles salt spray well.

I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer.

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2 gallon - $35 call

3 gallon - $65 call

Shipping & Handling - 3 gal. $10.00 (UPS ground)

Large Field dug divisions $125

Semiarundinaria fastuosa
'Viridis'

Average mature size 1. 5" x 35' Hardy to -5 F
Full Sun

This hard to fine species is similar to the above S. fastuosa, but remains green. It has very erect canes and is used mainly for privacy screening. This the most erect species we grow, but is always in short supply. This species has quasi persistent culm sheaths.

I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer.

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2 gallon - $35 when available

3 gallon - $50
Limited inventory currently available

Shipping & Handling - 3 gal. $10.00 (UPS ground)

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Semiarundinaria fortis

Average mature size 1. 5" x 26' Hardy to -5 to -15 F
Full Sun is Best

This is a great screening bamboo is from Kyushu, Japan. It is very rare and is extremely cold tolerant. Reports are still out on just how cold hardy it will be. Jerry Burton in zone 5 grows this one and it is doing great. It makes a thick grove with full foliage reaching down the canes to a couple feet off the ground.

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

3 gallon - $50
currently sold out January 1st. 2006

Semiarundinaria okuboi

Privacy Screening, great
for short bamboo screen

Average mature size 1. 5" x 18' Hardy to 0 F
Full Sun is Best

This is a great screening bamboo since it seems to stay in the 8 to 14 foot height range. Some climate zones report it reaching 25 feet in height, but I have not seen these sizes. It makes a thick grove with full foliage reaching down the canes to a couple feet off the ground. This species has quasi persistent culm sheaths.

I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer.

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2 gallon -$30 Call

3 gallon -$40
Currently available

Large Field dug divisions $100
Currently available

Here at our bamboo farm, located 40 miles west of Birmingham, Alabama
I have record the below temperatures:

23 degrees F. recorded at our nursery 05:42 am Dec. 6th. 2005 USDA Zone 7a
20 degrees F. recorded at our nursery 04:40 am Dec. 20th. 2005 USDA Zone 7a
22 degrees F. recorded at our nursery 03:40 am Feb. 10th. 2005 USDA Zone 7a
23 degrees F. recorded at our nursery 05:40 am Feb. 13th. 2005 USDA Zone 7a
13 degrees F. recorded at our nursery 04:30 am Jan. 3rd and 4th. 2008 USDA Zone 7a

Guarantee: If you are not satisfied with the plant within 30 days, return it for a full
refund of the bamboo price excluding all S&H charges. We do not assume any
responsibility for the usage or control of bamboo in your landscape.
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THE ABOVE SPECIES ARE AVAILABLE IN SOME SIZES AT THE PRESENT. FOR A DETAIL MENU OF THE PLANTS WE ARE GROWING PLEASE CLICK HERE: Detailed List of Bamboo We Grow
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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. Shipping is $10.00 per plant on 2 and 3 gallon size plants. Each species is different, therefore, the height of a shrub, ground cover or timber bamboo species will all be very different. All bamboo are field dug divisions. Each is held for at least a month to ensure that the bamboo is stabilized and ready for transplant. If we have your bamboo in stock, it will go out our next available shipping date. If not in stock, we can dig your order and hold it until it is stable to ship. The height and diameter will vary according to the species you select. You can e-mail for further information on your plant selections.

Gift Certificates available for any occasion to give this beautiful plant to friends and relatives. We will, to the best of our knowledge, provide you with a suitable species for your climate one. However, we do not assume any responsibility for the usage or control of bamboo in your landscape. Note: Please e-mail before ordering to ensure that the species you need is available.
At certain time of the year, some species are unavailable due to supply and demand.

Contact us: 205-686-5728 Cell: 205-292-0536 E-mail: roger@lewisbamboo.com

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