Bamboo for the Southeast
Shipping & Handling - 2 gal. and 3 gal. $10.00 (shipped UPS ground) We have
huge divisions also available. These range from the 5 gallon to 30 gallon sizes.
If you are wanting a small order of these it would not be practical for us to
deliver. Large orders can be delivered by Lewis Bamboo. See this page for
sizes and delivery cost. Large field dug divisions
You too can have a great evergreen privacy screen. This large
privacy screening is an excellent example of containment by mowing.
This screen was kept at 8 feet in width and over 300 feet long.
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'GOLDEN' A prime choice for privacy screening. A fast grower in warm climate zones, but less aggressive in colder climates. It is growing well in New York's climate zone 6. Provides a thick impenetrable grove when untrimmed. The culm nodes are compacted giving this species a great look on larger culms. On small plants and often on mature size culm this species has low growing limbs. This species is very drought hardy. Light green canes turning golden when exposed to sun light. The culms ( canes) are very strong and upright. This beautiful bamboo will drop foliage when temps drop to around 5 degrees F. Canes will most likely be killed when temps drop to -5. Unless temps drop to -30 degrees F. the root system of established well mulched groves will put up new canes each Spring. In USDA Climate Zone 7
expect mature size canes to be over 30 feet in height. Click
on the
picture for more
info or larger image. 3 gallon - $40 Current sale August 2008 4 of the 3 gallon sizes shipped to your door for a total of $160 We
pay the S&H cost on these 3 gallon selections.
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'BLACK'
This is one of the top
five most sought after bamboo we provide. Plenty
of pictures on this beauty. The legendary 'Black' is native to Taiwan
and China it can withstand
temps. to -4 F. Top and foliage damage occurs in the low teens during
dry
winds. New canes emerge green and turn ebony black within two
years.
In
USDA Climate Zone 7
expect mature size canes to be over 30 feet in height.
On Sale
Now Click on the
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info or larger image.
3 gallon
- $70 S&H $10 each
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'MOSO'
The largest temperate bamboo on earth! The Oscar winning movie, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, was filmed in giant groves of 'Moso' in Anji. Anji is in the Zhejian province of China and has 24,710 acres of Moso . This species of bamboo has been in the U.S. for over 100 years now. 'Moso' can grow to over 75 feet in height and 7 + inches in diameter, at maturity. Below is a photo in our grove of a large 6+ inch diameter cane.In the southeast U.S.
climate zone 7 expect mature size
canes to be over 70 feet. Click on the
picture for more
info or larger image.
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'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. Click on the picture for more info or larger image.
2 gallon
- $40 S&H $10 each 3 gallon
- $50 S&H $10 each Sale
Six foot tall Landscaper Grade 3
gallon sizes are $60 plus $10 S&H
each.
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'GIANT GRAY'
I
love this one not only for its size, but also its ability to grow great
in shaded sites with poor soil and watering. Known best for its drought
tolerance, once established, this giant is one impressive bamboo. From
Guangdong Sichuan, China this cold hardy giant has very erect canes.
Its
new olive green canes turn to a gray color with age.
We have sold and done follow up studies on 'Giant Gray' in several areas of the country. It has adapted well and reached over 3 inches diameter canes in USDA Climate Zone 6. In zone 6 Cherokee, North Carolina it has reached almost mature sizes in the past 10 years. We personally have documented it doing well in Las Vegas, Nevada and even the Mirage Hotel is growing this beautiful bamboo and is currently ( 2005 ) reaching 1.5 inches in diameter by 24 feet tall. In
USDA Climate Zone 7
expect mature size canes to be over 60 feet in height. Click on the picture for more info or larger image.
2 gallon
-out 3 gallon
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'ALLGOLD'
Hardy to 5 F this one is not recommended for areas where the Winter temperatures drop into the single digits. Needs full sun Canes are entirely golden yellow with occasional thin green stripes. I only have a few of these to ship this year. In USDA Climate Zone 7
expect mature size canes to be over 30 feet in height. Click on the picture for more info or larger image.
Reduced for 2008 Sale $95
3 gallon - $125
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'SLENDER CROOKSTEM'
Average
mature
size 3" x 50' Hardy to 0
F
Aggressive in full sun Great buy on these large fast growing timber bamboo.
The wood
quality of
all bambusoides species
is excellent. Slender Crookstem is very straight
and the thick walled canes make it one of the
toughest bamboo. Around 20% of the grove
will have a very slight bend located
in the lower portion of the culm.
In USDA Climate Zone 7 & 8 expect mature size canes to be 50 feet in height. In USDA Climate Zone 6 expect mature size canes to be 12 to 18 feet in height. Click on the
picture for more
info or larger image.
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'TANAKAE'
Has to have 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. Click on the
picture for more
info or larger image.
In USDA Climate Zone 7
and
8 expect mature size canes to be
over 35 feet in height with lush foliage. Not recommended for areas where the Winter temperatures drop into the single digits. Reduced for 2008 Sale $95
3 gallon - $100 Call for availability
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'YELLOW
GROOVE'
One
of our top picks forprivacy
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. 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. Click on the
picture for more
info or larger image.
2 gallon -
$40 Out
3 gallon - $50 |
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'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. Click
on the
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info or larger image.
3 gallon - $69
Current sale August 2008 Order four of the 3 gallon sizes and we pay the $10 S&H per plant. $276 total cost for four of the 3 gallon sizes shipped UPS to your location. |
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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. Click on the
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'DWARF BISSETII'
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. Click
on the
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info or larger image.
3 gallon -
$80
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Phyllostachys nuda Plant introduction number (PI) into the U.S. 103938 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. Nuda comes from Zhejiang in east China. It has very dark green erect canes with the powdery white nodal ring present on new growth. The new shoots are edible. This is the one for all of you that live where it is really cold. We have two groves of this species, one includes the Darrow strain from Steve Ray's collection. 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 climate zones 6 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. At the Denver Zoo, climate zone 5, after over 12 years nuda has sized out at an average of 10 feet in height by .50 inch diameter canes. It will remain evergreen in zone 5 after establishment of the rhizome system. 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
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Phyllostachys 'Giant Vivax' Plant introduction number (PI) into the U.S. 82047 Average
mature size 5" x 70' Hardy to -5
F
Aggressive in full sun A very cold hardy giant bamboo similar in appearance to Japanese Timber Bamboo. Vivax is a completely different species and we are always sold out of this species by early Spring. I cannot keep enough of this bamboo dug up and ready. For a Phyllostachys it has very large leaves with deep green colors. The culm (cane) sheaths are creamy buff color with brown spotting. The oral setae and auricles are absent from the culm sheaths. Growing to 40 feet tall on Long Island, N.Y. It has been reported to handle temperatures to -10 F. In climate zones 7 and warmer it is an excellent choice. If you grow this timber bamboo in colder areas such as climate zone 6, expect culm damage from ice and snow damage. The thin walled culm of this giant snaps with heavy ice and snow form which is common in zones 6, but it will grow to large diameters. New canes will emerge each Spring to replace any damaged ones that might occur during Winter times. It also handles salt spray well and is being grown along coastal areas throughout the U.S. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 7 and warmer. In USDA Climate Zone 7 expect mature size canes to be over 40 feet. in height possibly growing to near 70 feet. In USDA Climate Zone 6 expect mature size canes to be 30 feet in height. Click on the
picture for more
info or larger image.
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'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.
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info or larger image. Reduced for 2008 Sale $95
3 gallon - $125 Currently available |
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'TESSELLATUS'
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. 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.
2 gallon -
$30 3 gallon - $40 |
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'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. Click
on the
picture for more
info or larger image.
3 gallon - $40
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'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 20 feet in the
Southeast. Click on the picture for more info or larger image.
2 gallon -
$35 3 gallon - $45 |
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'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. This little bamboo will grow from 3 to 8 feet in most all of the Southeast. Click on the picture for more info or larger image. 2 gallon - $30 3 gallon - $40 |
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'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 5
to 7 feet in most all areas of the Southeast. Click on the
picture for more
info or larger image. 2
gallon -
$30
3 gallon - $40 |
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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 Shipping
& Handling - 2 gal. and
3 gal. $10.00
(UPS
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Large Field dug divisions $125 when available |
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Semiarundinaria okuboi
Privacy Screening, great for short bamboo screen 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.
Click on the
picture for more
info or larger image. 2 gallon -$30
Call
3 gallon -$40 Currently available
Large
Field dug divisions $100
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