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BAMBOO - CANADA'S BAMBOO WORLD BAMBOO PLANT CATALOGUE

In this catalogue we have tried to include as much information on each bamboo plant as possible.  All of the bamboos listed are evergreen with leaves in winter.  Minimum temperature ratings are estimates in Celsius.  With winter protection these plants may be able to survive much colder temperatures than those listed below.  Individual results will vary. Maximum height and culm diameter are under ideal conditions.   The prices listed below are in Canadian funds.  Please note that British Columbia residence are charged an additional 7% P.S.T. plus 5% G.S.T.  The rest of the country only pays the G.S.T.

Our plant sizes are categorized according to the size of the pot that they are planted in: #1=one gallon (45cm in circumference X 15cm tall), #2=two gallon (65cm in circumference X 22cm tall), #3=three gallon (80cm in circumference X 19cm tall), #5=five gallon (86cm in circumference X 24cm tall)  and #7=seven gallon (101cm in circumference X 31cm tall).

If you already know the Genus of the bamboo you are looking for click on the name of it below or scroll down. 

Bambusa, Bashania, Borinda, Chusquea, Chimonobambusa, Fargesia, Hibanobambusa, Phyllostachys, Pleioblastus, Pseudosasa, Semiarundinaria, Thamnocalamus,

BAMBUSA (back to top)

A genus of tropical and subtropical clumping bamboo’s, usually giant, with numerous branches at a node, one or two much larger then the rest. New shoots appear late summer or fall. The Bambusa’s are not hardy enough to survive our Canadian winters outside.  Bambusa 'multiplex' varieties do well indoor in high light situations with at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.

Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

* Max height 25’ * Max culm diameter 1.5" * Min. temp -13C * Likes sun * Clumping Bamboo *

The young culms are reddish with green stripes as they mature they turn to a light yellow with green stripes.  It forms a symmetrical plant that can be kept to any size you like.  Alphonse karr does well indoors, in pots or for bonsai.  It is not reliably hardy here if left outdoors over winter. (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $52.00, 3 gallon $74.00, 5 gallon $95.00, 7 gallon $115.00)

BORINDA (back to top)

Borinda are clumping bamboos from Bhutan, Tibet, Yunnan & Sichuan.  They are similar in appearance to Fargesia, but have different flowers and short rhizomes.

Borinda angustissima (Also known as Fargesia angustissima)

Max height 18’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter .5” Min. temp -15C * Likes open shade * Clumping Bamboo *

Young culms have white powder, persistent purple sheaths and narrow leaves.  Grows great under evergreens.  Another favorite food of the Giant Panda. Very rare in North America.  (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $52.00, 3 gallon $74.00, 5 gallon $95.00, 7 gallon $115.00)

Borinda Boliana

* Max height 30’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 25 maybe more) * Max culm diameter 2" * Min. temp -15C * Sun or Shade * Clumping Bamboo *                         

Borinda Boliana is a fairly new introduction into the horticultural world and thought to be the largest of the hardy temperate clumping bamboos.  The new canes come up blue later turning burgundy or purple depending on sun exposure.  (5 gallon $74.00)

Borinda contracta (Also known as Fargesia contracta)

Max height 15’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 12 feet) * Max culm diameter .7” Min. temp -15C * Likes open shade * Clumping Bamboo *

This bamboo from Yunnan Province, China shoots bluish culms that later turn a grayish green.  It is not yet truly tested in the colder climates so it may prove hardier then the above rating.  Contracta has solid or near solid culms and is very rare.  (1 gallon $75.00, 2 gallon $112.00, 3 gallon $150.00,  5 gallon $187.00, 7 gallon $207.00)

Borinda macclureana

Max height 25’ or more (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 18 - 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 1” Min. temp -15C * Likes open shade * Clumping Bamboo *

Macclureana is another brand new bamboo for us and was collected from Tibet at an elevation close to 11000 feet.  It has amazing purplish culms with extremely large tropical leaves for a hardy clumper.  Grown in a protected spot this one could prove to be a real gem.  (1 gallon $45.00)

Borinda utilis

* Max height 20’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 16 feet) * Max culm diameter .5" * Min. temp -15C * Sun/Shade * Clumping Bamboo *

Utilis is a mountain bamboo with small delicate leaves and culms that curve upwards with pendulous cascading foliage.  This native to Yunnan Province in China, grows at elevations of 9000 – 12000 feet.  Utilis is one of only a few hardy clumping bamboo's that is able to handle full sun.  (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $43.00, 3 gallon $58.00, 5 gallon $88.00, 7 gallon $108.00)

CHUSQUEA (back to top)

A genus of American bamboo that contains about 150 species, mostly clumpers.  The solid culms bear one dominant branch and numerous branches at mid-culm nodes.

Chusquea gigantea

* Max height 24’ * Max culm diameter 1.5" * Min. temp -15C * Sun/Shade * Clumping Bamboo *

Gigantea is a clumping bamboo that looks more like a typical running Phyllostachys in appearance.  Over time it forms a very upright slowing spreading grove.  (1 gallon $37.00)

CHIMONOBAMBUSA (back to top)

A medium sizes running bamboo which initiate new shoots in the fall or winter.   These bamboos enjoy damp conditions, slight shade and good humidity levels.  

Chimonobambusa marmorea (Dwarf Black)

Max height 10’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 6 feet) * Max culm diameter .5” * Min. temp -15C * Prefers afternoon Shade * Running Bamboo *

Culms are a dark burgundy/mahogany and almost solid.  This plant has an arching spray of branches covered by dense narrow, green leaves.  It does better with mostly morning sun.  Very pretty!!  This bamboo does well indoors in a high light situation with at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.   (1 gallon $19.00, 2 gallon $25.00, 3 gallon $35.00, 5 gallon $48.00, 7 gallon $59.00)

Chimonobambusa marmorea 'Variegata'

Max height 10’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 6 feet) * Max culm diameter .5” * Min. temp -15C * Prefers afternoon Shade * Running Bamboo *

The most colorful of the small running bamboos.  Marmorea variegata has bright yellow canes and when exposed to morning sun turns a bright fire red.  Some of the leaves are variegated and the leaf sheaths are cream colored and marbled with red patches.  It does better with mostly morning sun.  This bamboo does well indoors in high light situations with at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.   (1 gallon $19.00, 2 gallon $25.00, 3 gallon $35.00, 5 gallon $48.00, 7 gallon $59.00)

FARGESIA (back to top)

Fargesias are clumping bamboo’s that come from the alpine forest’s of west and southwest China. These are the bamboo’s preferred by the panda. The Fargesias are valuable garden plants in the North because they are both hardy and clumping, unusual in that most clumping bamboo’s are not very hardy. The older culms are weeping while the current growth is upright. Give the culms plenty of room for a strong architectural effect. They grow slowly which makes a mature plant very valuable. They do best in open shade and prefer a cool climate. Ideal for Canada.

Fargesia denudata

Max height 16’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 14 feet) * Max culm diameter .5” * Min temp -23C * Shade * Clumping Bamboo *

Denudata is a very rare form of clumping bamboo from Sichuan, China.  It has tiny delicate leaves on gracefully arcing light green culms that branch out after the first year.  The combination of gently arching canes and petite leaves makes this bamboo very desirable.  Fargesia denudata is still quite rare.  Though delicate in appearance, it is a very hardy clumping bamboo. (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $43.00, 3 gallon $58.00, 5 gallon $88.00, 7 gallon $108.00)

Fargesia dracocephala

* Max height 10’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 8 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.0" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Clumping Bamboo *

Dracocephala Originates from the Mountains of China at elevations over 6000 feet.  It forms a dense slowly spreading clump that is strongly weeping in habit.  Unlike most Fargesia it is able to be in full sun without its leaves curling but it does prefer protection from the hottest afternoon sun.  Being a hardy clumper that can be planted in the sun places it in a select group of clumpers.  If planted on four foot centers it becomes a dense wall.  The canes are almost solid and make useful stakes for gardeners.  (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $43.00, 3 gallon $58.00, 5 gallon $88.00, 7 gallon $108.00)

Fargesia murielae (Umbrella Bamboo):

* Max height 15’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 12 feet) * Max culm diameter .5" * Min. temp -32C * Likes open shade * Clumping Bamboo *

Murielae is named for the graceful way that its culms arch outwards like an umbrella. Umbrella Bamboo is similar to Fargesia nitidia but with greenish yellow culms. It is a very hardy bamboo which grows at elevations above 10 000 feet in china.  This bamboo grows in a clump and spreads very slowly.  ( 1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $43.00, 3 gallon $58.00, 5 gallon $88.00, 7 gallon $108.00)

Fargesia nitida (Fountain Bamboo)

* Max height 12’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 10 feet) * Max culm diameter .5" * Min. temp -32C * Likes open shade * Clumping Bamboo *

Fountain bamboo is similar to Fargesia murielae except it has darker culms. The culms are a dark mahogany color with a bluish white powder when young. This is a great bamboo for the lazy gardener. It is tough, beautiful and clumping.  Like Murielae, Nitida flowers every 120 years or so and recently flowered so it should be another 100 or so years before it flowers again.  (2 Gallon $43.00)

Fargesia robusta

* Max height 16’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.0" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Clumping Bamboo *

Robusta is a very tall and fast Fargesia with yellowish culms.  It stands more erect and handles the sun better than most Fargesia and is from Sichuan Province, China, where it grows at elevations over 8000 feet.  The leaf sheaths are white and slow to drop making a two tone appearance of the culms.  Large clumps of robusta are stunning.  (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $43.00, 3 gallon $58.00, 5 gallon $88.00, 7 gallon $108.00)

Fargesia robusta Green Screen™

* Max height 16’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.0" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Clumping Bamboo *

Robusta is a very tall and fast Fargesia with yellowish culms.  It stands more erect and handles the sun better than most Fargesia and is from Sichuan Province, China, where it grows at elevations over 8000 feet.  The leaf sheaths are white and slow to drop making a two tone appearance of the culms.  Large clumps of robusta are stunning.  (1 gallon $29.00)

Fargesia robusta 'Wolong'

* Max height 16’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.0" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Clumping Bamboo *

Robusta Wolong is very similar to plain Robusta except it has large leaves which is very rare for a hardy clumping bamboo.  (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $52.00, 3 gallon $74.00, 5 gallon $95.00, 7 gallon $115.00)

Fargesia rufa

* Average height 9’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 7 feet) * Max culm diameter .5" * Min. temp -29C * Sun or Shade * Clumping Bamboo *

Rufa is a beautiful bamboo from Sichuan Province, China, with orange-red culm sheaths that add a glow to its overall appearance.  It is an extremely hardy bamboo and one of the few hardy clumpers that can handle direct sun without leaf curl.  Being an early shooter with very strong clumping growth, Rufa is very easy to grow.  (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $43.00, 3 gallon $58.00, 5 gallon $88.00, 7 gallon $108.00)

Fargesia scabrida

* Max height 16’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 12 - 14 feet) * Max culm diameter .75" * Min. temp -29C * Sun/Shade * Clumping Bamboo *

We are very excited about this new introduction.  Scabrida is a very hardy and robust plant with orange culm sheaths that gradually fall off revealing beautiful steel blue and lavender culms which age to an olive green.  The leaves are longer then both Fargesia robusta and Fargesia rufa.  Scabrida is very upright for a hardy clumper and able to handle more direct sun then most other Fargesia.  (1 gallon $29.00)

HIBANOBAMBUSA (back to top)

Hibanobambusa is a genus of running bamboo’s from Japan thought to be a natural hybrid between Sasa veitchii and Phyllostachys nigra ‘Henon’

Hibanobambusa tranquillans shiroshima

* Max height 16’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 12 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.25" * Min. temp -23C * Likes open shade * Running Bamboo *

Shiroshima is one of the few tall, variegated bamboo’s with larger leaves than most variegated bamboo’s; an unusual and bold effect. This natural hybrid from Japan is beautiful. Excellent indoors or in the garden. The large ten inch leaves are stunningly striped with creamy variegation. The coming of cool weather tips the leaves with pink. Makes an absolutely beautiful hedge.  Our favorite prospect for interior applications. This bamboo really stands out. (1 gallon $19.00, 2 gallon $25.00, 3 gallon $35.00, 5 gallon $48.00, 7 gallon $63.00)

PHYLLOSTACHYS (back to top)

The Phyllostachys are all running bamboo’s that range from eight to eighty feet tall; it might take more then ten years to get maximum height. Keep them at any height you desire by pruning back some roots, removing vigorous culms, or simply by cutting the culm to the height that you want. All are fine bonsai subjects and will also make excellent specimen container plants. They might be killed down to the ground in cold winters but grow again in the spring.

Phyllostachys angusta (Stone Bamboo)

* Max height 25’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.25" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Stone Bamboo derived its name because of the hard texture of its culms which in china are used to make fine bamboo furniture. It has some of the best quality wood of any bamboo. (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $68.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys atrovaginata (also known as congesta)

* Max height 35’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 25 feet) * Max culm diameter 2.25" * Min. temp -29C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

This all green vigorous bamboo is super hardy and fast. It is known to have survived -20F and is an excellent source of edible bamboo shoots with good taste. Unlike most bamboo’s, it will grow in a wet spot. It has unusually thick culms for it’s height. If you rub the culms at certain times of the year it smells of incense. (1 gallon $26.00, 2 gallon $34.00, 3 gallon $46.00, 5 gallon $68.00, 7 gallon $84.00)

Phyllostachys aurea flavescens-inversa

* Max height 27’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.75" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Flavescens-inversa is the opposite of koi with green culms and a yellow sulcis groove. (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $39.00, 3 gallon $54.00, 5 gallon $79.00, 7 gallon $94.00)

Phyllostachys aurea holochrysa (Golden Golden Bamboo)

* Max height 27’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.75" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Holochrysas culms turn yellow and then a deep orange. (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $59.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys aurea 'Koi'

* Max height 27’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.75" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Like all aureas, Koi is a drought tolerant and dense bamboo which makes an excellent thick screen. The culms are yellowish orange with green stripes along the sulcis groove and some red on sun exposed and new culms.  Koi is used to make umbrella handles and canes because of the odd way that that several short internodes form near the base of the culms.  This is one of our favorite rare and collectable bamboos. (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $59.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys aureosulcata (Yellow Grove Bamboo)

* Max height 26’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.5" * Min. temp -32C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Yellow grove has canes that are green with a bright yellow stripe in the sulcis groove.  Like all aureosulcata cultivars it makes a very erect screen and has the occasional cane with a zig zag kink.  This bamboo makes a superb screen and is extremely hardy. (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $39.00, 3 gallon $54.00, 5 gallon $79.00, 7 gallon $94.00)

Phyllostachys aureosulcata alata

* Max height 26’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 2" * Min. temp -32C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Alata is similar to to the other Phyllostachys aureosulcatas except the culm is solid green, grows larger in diameter and has more zig-zag at the base than others in the species.  This is one of the best choices for a fast hardy screen. (1 gallon $26.00, 2 gallon $34.00, 3 gallon $46.00, 5 gallon $68.00, 7 gallon $84.00)

Phyllostachys aureosulcata aureocaulis

* Max height 26’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.5" * Min. temp -32C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

The culms are entirely yellow except for a few vertical green stripes. The new shoots emerge yellow with horizontal green stripes beneath the node and a tinting of red on the sun side of the culm. (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $59.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys aureosulcata harbin

* Max height 26’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 18 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.5" * Min. temp -32C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Harbin is the only bamboo in the world with a variegated and ribbed culm. The culms are gold/yellow with multiple green groves running the length of each internode. Extremely rare and hardy. (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $52.00, 3 gallon $75.00, 5 gallon $95.00, 7 gallon $115.00)

Phyllostachys aureosulcata harbin inversa

* Max height 26’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.5" * Min. temp -32C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Harbin Inversa has bright yellow culms with random narrow green stripes on them.  Like all Phyllostachys aureosulcata, it is an excellent choice for a privacy screen.  (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $52.00, 3 gallon $75.00, 5 gallon $95.00, 7 gallon $115.00)

Phyllostachys aureosulcata spectabilis

* Max height 26’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.5" * Min. temp -32C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

The culms are golden with contrasting bright green grooves. The green leaves have an occasional yellow stripe. The spectacular part is the rosy red tinting on the young culms and sun exposed old culms. The new shoots emerge with purple sheaths that show yellow internodes as the shoots elongate.  Quite showy and tropical looking for such a hardy bamboo.  Excellent choice for a screen because it is very erect and has tightly spaced culms all the way to the ground.  (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $59.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys bambusoides (Giant Japanese Timber Bamboo or Madake)

* Max height 72’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 45 feet) * Max culm diameter 6" * Min. temp -18C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Madake is the most utilized bamboo in Japan where it is valued for its large, straight, thick walled culms. This bamboo is very similar to Vivax except that it grows slower and the culms are stronger.  (1 gallon $26.00, 2 gallon $34.00, 3 gallon $46.00, 5 $68.00, 7 gallon $84.00)

Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Allgold'

* Max height 35’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 25 feet) * Max culm diameter 2" * Min. temp -18C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Allgold has culms that are entirely golden yellow; almost translucent except for an occasional thin green stripe.  Some of the leaves are variegated with yellow orange and white stripes.  It is a very exotic looking bamboo. (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $59.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Castillon'

* Max height 35’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 25 feet) * Max culm diameter 2" * Min. temp -18C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

A stunning rare cultivar with colorful orange and green canes with variegated leaves.  It is slower spreading then most running bamboos.  The stripes on the canes are unusually wide and the leaves are striped occasionally with yellow and white.  It does extremely well on the west coast.  A must have for any serious bamboo collector.     (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $59.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Castillon Inversa'

* Max height 35’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 30 feet) * Max culm diameter 2" * Min. temp -18C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Castillon inversa has green canes with very wide and bright orange stripes that really stand out.  It seems to grow slightly faster than Castillon but is still a slow spreader.  Like Castillon and Allgold some of the leaves are striped occasionally with yellow, orange and white.  (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $59.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Marliac'

* Max height 30’ * Max culm diameter 1" * Min. temp -18C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Marliac Bamboo is a rare form with wrinkled culms due to numerous longitudinal grooves running the length of each internode on all sides of the culm. It is valued as a rare ornamental. (1 gallon $75.00, 2 gallon $68.00, 3 gallon $150.00, 5 gallon $187.00, 7 gallon $207.00)

Phyllostachys bambusoides subvariegata

Max height 48’ * Max culm diameter 3” * Min. temp -18C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

This beautiful bamboo has leaves with light green stripes on a dark green background and is very rare in North America.  Culms are dark green and have good quality wood.  (Email, fax or phone to be placed on the waiting list)  (1 gallon-$75.00, 2 gallon $112.00, 3 gallon $150.00, 5 gallon $187.00, 7 gallon $207.00)

Phyllostachys bissetii

Max height 23’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.5” * Min temp. -30C * Likes sun * Running Bamboo *

A vigorous species, resembling P. aureosulcata but is a medium green and does not have a yellow groove. Culms are a rich dark green with a spatial branching habit. Extremely hardy in colder climates.  This is one of the first species of the Phyllostachys varieties to shoot in the spring.  (1 gallon $26.00, 2 gallon $39.00, 3 gallon $57.00, 5 gallon $79.00, 7 gallon $99.00)

Phyllostachys decora

Max height 25’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.5” * Min. temp -26C * sun/shade * Running Bamboo *

In China it is called the Beautiful Bamboo. It is known to be one of the best bamboos for the stress of extreme heat and desert-like conditions and tolerates very cold climates. Very upright with masses of drooping leaves.   This bamboo has very good quality wood.   (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $68.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys dulcis (Sweet Shoot)

Max height 40’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 30 feet) * Max culm diameter 2” * Min. temp -18C * likes sun * Running Bamboo *

If you want to grow your bamboo for its edible shoots this bamboo is among the best choices.  It is very fast to produce larger diameter shoots on young rhizomes and the taste is among the best (it is even edible raw).  As a specimen plant it is very fast to produce magnificent groves with large masses of leaves on emerald green culms.   (1 gallon $26.00, 2 gallon $39.00, 3 gallon $57.00, 5 gallon $79.00, 7 gallon $99.00)

Phyllostachys glauca 'Yunzhu'

Max height 34’ * Max culm diameter 2” * Min. temp -18C * Prefers Sun * Running Bamboo
Yunzhu is similar in appearance to nigra Bory, with oval shaped brown blotches on the green culms.  It is easy to grow and will tolerate damp flood land conditions, drought and slightly alkaline soil.  (1 gallon $26.00, 2 gallon $39.00, 3 gallon $57.00, 5 gallon $79.00, 7 gallon $99.00)

Phyllostachys heteroclada (Water Bamboo)

* Max height 33’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.5" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

A tall and erect straight bamboo with exceptional vigor, excellent for fast effect and a handsome plant as well. It is one of the few Bamboos that will grow in a wet spot.  Heteroclada makes an excellent screen and can be used for wind protection. (1 gallon $26.00, 2 gallon $39.00, 3 gallon $57.00, 5 gallon $79.00, 7 gallon $99.00)

Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens (Moso)

* Max height 75’ * Max culm diameter 7" * Min. temp -23C * Likes sun * Running Bamboo *

Moso is the largest temperate Bamboo on Earth. Magnificent forests are found in China, where this is the #1 commercially grown bamboo. It is grown widely for its new shoots prized as food and for it’s wood.  Moso is slow to reach timber size and proving to be hardier then first anticipated.  If you are patient and want massive size this is the one.    (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $68.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens (Moso) Variegata

* Max height 75’ * Max culm diameter 7" * Min. temp -18C * Likes sun * Running Bamboo *

The same as the Moso above except the leaves are strongly variegated with white stripes. (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $52.00, 3 gallon $74.00, 5 gallon $95.00, 7 gallon $115.00)

Phyllostachys iridescens

* Max height 40' (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 35 feet) * Max culm diameter 2.75" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade *

Rare bamboo recently introduced via China. Some internodes near the base are striped with yellow.  Sweet shoots and good wood quality.  Extremely fast grower on the west coast. (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $68.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys makinoi

* Max height 60' * Max culm diameter 3" * Min. temp -26C * Prefers Sun *

Makinoi was named after botanist Tomitaro Makinoi (1862-1957).  It is a huge upright timber bamboo that produces excellent wood.  The shoots come up with a bluish power on them and are used in Asia for making furniture and a variety of crafts.  (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $68.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys nidularia

Max height 33’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.5” * Min. temp -21C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Like congesta and heteroclada this bamboo has small air canals inside the rhizomes making it tolerant of wet soil.  The almost solid green canes are very erect, of good quality and usually have flared nodes.  The new shoots are edible and free of acrid taste and the cane sheaths are an olive-green with stripes of white and wine.  (1 gallon $26.00, 2 gallon $34.00, 3 gallon $46.00, 5 gallon $68.00, 7 gallon $84.00)

Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo)

* Max height 50' (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 30 feet) * Max culm diameter 2" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

The culms come up green and slowly turn a shiny black after about 18 months to two years. Very popular. (1 gallon $39.00, 2 gallon $52.00, 3 gallon $74.00, 5 gallon $95.00, 7 gallon $115.00)

Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory' - Snakeskin Bamboo

* Max height 50’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 35 feet) * Max culm diameter 3" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Bory is a little known form of black bamboo that deserves wide recognition. The culms are not pure black but instead develop spots or patches of dark color. When the culms are cut and seasoned, the green sections turn a straw color, and the spots show cloudlike shades of brown and ebony. In Japan this bamboo is used for teahouse rafters and special utensils. Some feel this bamboo has terrific potential for specialty pole production such as fishing poles. (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $59.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys nigra 'Daikokuchiku' (Giant Black)

* Max height 60’ * Max culm diameter 3.35" * Min. temp -23C * Likes sun * Running Bamboo *

Giant form of black bamboo.  It is said to turn black faster than plain nigra bamboo.  (#1-$39.00, #2-$52.00, #3-$75.00, #5-$95.00, #7 gallon-$115.00)

Phyllostachys nigra ‘Hale’ (Hardy Black)

Max height 20’ * Max culm diameter 1.5” * Min temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Hale is a rare form of Black Bamboo that is said to be hardier and shorter then regular black.  The culms are somewhat reflexed in habit, and gradually turn jet black.  It is an elegant bamboo and the one to try if you want the best chance of having success with black bamboo in harsher climates.  (1 gallon $39.00, 2 gallon $52.00, 3 gallon $75.00, 5 gallon $95.00, 7 gallon $115.00)

Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon'

* Max height 65’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 40') * Max culm diameter 4.5" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Henon is a massive, strong growing timber bamboo here on the West Coast.  Although a nigra, the distinctive looking culms are rough to the touch and a whitish green in color.  It is the species that Phyllostachys nigra is thought to have originated from.  This bamboo is highly recommended for people who wish for a massive, hardy bamboo with good wood quality.  (1 gallon $26.00, 2 gallon $34.00, 3 gallon $46.00, 5 gallon $68.00, 7 gallon $84.00)

Phyllostachys nigra 'Megurochiku'

* Max height 54’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 35')* Max culm diameter 3.5" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Megurochiku comes from the Island of Awagii in Japan. Similar to Henon, but its large culms are lime green in color with grooves that turn brown or purplish-black over a couple of years. Strong grower. (1 gallon $26.00, 2 gallon $39.00, 3 gallon $57.00, 5 gallon $79.00, 7 gallon $99.00)

Phyllostachys nigra 'Punctata'

* Max height 45’ * Max culm diameter 2.5" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Punctata is a rare form of large Black Bamboo that grows much faster and larger then plain Nigra.  Does very well on the west coast.  (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $52.00, 3 gallon $74.00, 5 gallon $95.00, 7 gallon $115.00)

Phyllostachys nigra ‘Shimadake’

Max height 50’ * Max culm diameter 3” * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

A large variety of Black bamboo that has occasional black pinstripe on culms after the first year.  Has a very nice appearance and has good quality wood.  (Email, fax or phone to be placed on the waiting list) (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $52.00, 3 gallon $74.00, 5 gallon $95.00, 7 gallon $115.00)

Phyllostachys nigra ‘Tosaensis’

Max height 30’ * Max culm diameter 1.5’ * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running bamboo *

Like “Ph. n. ‘Bory’ but with 1 or 2 long brown spots per internode.  Culms do not turn all black.  Leaves are shiny and sometimes variegated if planted in a somewhat shady spot. (Email, fax or phone to be placed on the waiting list)  (1 gallon $45.00, 2 gallon $68.00, 3 gallon $85.00, 5 gallon $112.00, 7 gallon $132.00)

Phyllostachys nuda 

* Max height 34’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.75" * Min. temp -32C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Nuda is the hardiest of the Phyllostachys Genus and also one of the finest.  It is a nice looking bamboo with a dark node and a bright ring of white powder below accentuating the dark green to almost black new canes.  Add very small, dark leaves and you have an elegant bamboo.  The new shoots are fine for eating and very tasty. It makes a superb choice for harsh climates when a tropical looking screen or specimen is desired.  This is the one that we recommend to people wishing to experiment with bamboo in extreme environments.  (1 gallon $26.00, 2 gallon $34.00, 3 gallon $46.00, 5 gallon $68.00, 7 gallon $84.00)

Phyllostachys nuda localis 

* Max height 38’ * Max culm diameter 1.75" * Min. temp -32C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

From China this extremely hardy collector bamboo is the same as Phyllostachys nuda above except it has brown blotches on the lower areas of some of the culms; it is also said to grow taller than regular nuda.  A must have for collectors of bamboos in harsh regions.  Very rare.   (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon 52.00, 3 gallon $74.00, 5 gallon $95.00, 7 gallon $115.00)

Phyllostachys rubromarginata

* Max height 55’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 40 feet) * Max culm diameter 2.75" * Min. temp -32C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

One of the best bamboo’s for wood quality and quantity. The culms are straight, long and with little taper. It has the longest internodes of any Phyllostachys and the nodes are not very pronounced which allows for easy splitting. In a test in Alabama of dozens of bamboo’s this one was judged most productive in wood production. Rubromarginata refers to inconspicuous red bristles. This vigorous Bamboo is noted for its resistance to wind. A good bamboo for exposed sights and great for eating.  (1 gallon $26.00, 2 gallon $34.00, 3 gallon $46.00, 5 gallon $68.00, 7 gallon $84.00)

Phyllostachys violascens

* Max height 30’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 2" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

This Bamboo changes culm colors during the course of its growth, probably more than any other. The culms are blackish violet at first, sometimes striped with violet. (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $39.00, 3 gallon $54.00, 5 gallon $79.00, 7 gallon $94.00)

Phyllostachys viridis

* Max height 47’ * Max culm diameter 3.25" * Min. temp -26C * Likes sun * Running Bamboo *

A large species with high quality wood and excellent, edible shoots. The culms feel somewhat rough due to tiny indentations. In cool summers this bamboo runs very little. (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $68.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys viridis 'Houzeau'

* Max height 45’ * Max culm diameter 3.25" * Min. temp -26C * Likes sun * Running Bamboo *

Houzeau is similar to Viridis but has a dark green culm with bright yellow to orange stripes.  (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $52.00, 3 gallon $74.00, 5 gallon $95.00, 7 gallon $115.00)

Phyllostachys viridis 'Robert Young'

* Max height 40’ * Max culm diameter 3" * Min. temp -26C * Likes sun * Running Bamboo *

Robert Young has banana yellow culms with the occasional vertical green stripes of various widths between the internodes. This bamboo runs very little in cool summers. In hotter summer areas the banana yellow color is replaced with bright orange. (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $59.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys vivax

* Max height 70’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 45 feet) * Max culm diameter 5" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

This variety of giant hardy bamboo is one of the most vigorous and fastest growing. Its culms can reach 4" in diameter, in 3 years using a rigorous fertilizing program. It resembles P. Bambusoides except the culms have thinner walls and there is generally a white powdery band beneath each node with gray green mature culms. Nice edible shoots. The fastest to reach timber size and spectacular groves. (1 gallon $29.00, 2 $45.00, 3 gallon $68.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis

* Max height 70’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 45 feet) * Max culm diameter 5" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

The culms are yellow with several green stripes of various widths. Extremely rare;  Like plain Vivax,  this variety of giant hardy bamboo is one of the most vigorous and fastest growing.  Its culms can reach 4" in diameter, in 3 years using a rigorous fertilizing program.  Nice edible shoots. The fastest to reach timber size and spectacular groves.  This plant is known to revert to Vivax Huangwhenzhu and plain Vivax as one of ours has done.  It is possible to end up with three different cultivars from this one.  One of our favorite bamboos.  (1 gallon $54.00, 2 gallon $69.00, 3 gallon $89.00, 5 gallon $112.00, 7 gallon $129.00)

Phyllostachys vivax 'Huangwhenzhu'

* Max height 70’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 45 feet) * Max culm diameter 5" * Min. temp -31C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

This vivax cultivar is said to be the most hardy of all.  It has green culms with a wide, bright, orange yellow stripe. Extremely rare.  Like plain Vivax,  this variety of giant hardy bamboo is one of the most vigorous and fastest growing.  Its culms can reach 4" in diameter, in 3 years using a rigorous fertilizing program.  Nice edible shoots. The fastest to reach timber size and spectacular groves.  The hardiest of all the big timbers.  (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $59.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

PLEIOBLASTUS (back to top)

Pleiblastus is a genus of small and medium sized running Bamboo’s with persistent culm leaves, similar to Arundinaria. Most are native to Japan.  These plants do very well in containers.  Can be very invasive in good soil conditions as roots grow about two to three feet underground.  Great bamboo for soil erosion, steep embankments and hillsides.

Pleioblastus viridistriatus

* Max height 3’ * Max culm diameter .25" * Min. temp -30C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

The new leaves in spring are golden yellow with green stripes, about 7 inches by ½ inch and densely hairy on the lower surface. The old culms can be mowed each winter making way for brilliant new growth each spring. Makes an excellent ground cover or to brighten up a shady area. Our favorite ground cover bamboo. (1 gallon $19.00, 2 gallon $29.00, 3 gallon $39.00, 5 gallon $52.00, 7 gallon $68.00)

PSEUDOSASA (back to top)

Small to medium size bamboo’s which usually have one branch at each node.  Culms have persistent culm sheaths that do not fall off after the new shoots emerge in the summer.

Pseudosasa japonica (Arrow Bamboo)

* Max height 18’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter .75" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

The culms are erect with rather large leaves, up to a foot long by 1.5 inches wide.  It does well in tubs and pots.   Very tropical looking with it's large leaves.  An excellent choice for indoors. (1 gallon $14.00, 2 gallon $19.00, 3 gallon $29.00, 5 gallon $38.00, 7 gallon $48.00)

Pseudosasa japonica 'Akebonosuji'

* Max height 18’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter .75" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

This variety has very large leaves with some leaves fading from whitish to light green.  The culms are erect with the leaves, up to a foot long by 1.5 inches wide.  It does well in tubs and pots and is very tropical looking with it's large leaves.  The culms sheaths are persistent giving it a two tone look to the culms.  It makes a fine choice for indoors.  (1 gallon $23.00, 2 gallon $29.00, 3 gallon $39.00, 5 gallon $52.00, 7 gallon $68.00)

Pseudosasa japonica variegata (Variegated Arrow Bamboo)

* Max height 18’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter .75" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

This variety has very large leaves that are strongly variegated (some almost entirely white).  The culms are erect with the leaves, up to a foot long by 1.5 inches wide.  Less invasive than most other runners.  It does well in tubs and pots.   Very tropical looking with it's large leaves.  Beautiful.  An excellent choice for indoors.  (1 gallon $37.00, 2 gallon $52.00, 3 gallon $68.00, 5 gallon $95.00, 7 gallon $105.00)

Pseudosasa japonica ‘Tsutsumiana’ – Green Onion Bamboo

Max height 18’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter .75” * Min temp -30C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

This cultivar is unique for its erect culms with bulbous internodes. Similar to "Buddha's Belly" bamboo (Bambusa ventricosa) but is cold-hardy and nodes are not as prominent. The foliage is dense with medium-sized dark leaves. Good specimen for containers and indoor.  An excellent choice for indoors.  (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $68.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

QIONGZHUEA (back to top)

Small to Medium sized bamboos from Sichuan and Yunnan.  Like Chimonobambusa but the culm nodes are prominently swollen.  The culm walls are thick, nearly solid near the base.

Qiongzhuea tumidissinoda (formerly Chimonobambusa tumidissinoda)

Max height 20’ * Max culm diameter 1” * Min. temp -12C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

The tiered feather like foliage and it’s unusually large saucer shaped culm nodes make this a very rare and unusual plant. It is highly prized for its dried culms and is used to make walking sticks and umbrella handles in Sichuan, China.  This bamboo is very unusual looking and a real gem for the collector. (1 gallon $45.00, 2 gallon $68.00, 3 gallon $85.00, 5 gallon $112.00, 7 gallon $132.00)

SEMIARUNDINARIA   (back to top)

Medium sized running Bamboo’s with nearly cylindrical culms and culm leaves that do not fall off completely at once but hang for some time attached at the middle of their base which give the plant a very tropical look.

Semiarundinaria fastuosa (Narihira Bamboo or Japanese Palm Bamboo)

* Max height 35’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 25 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.5" * Min. temp -29 * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Red Fastuosa has brick red culms and deep green leaves 10 inches long. Excellent for specimen planting. Very erect in appearance and extremely fast growing in wet climates. It is said to be slow spreading in hot summer areas. Very exotic looking with branches growing out in tiers. Another name for this bamboo is Japanese Palm Bamboo. (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $68.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

Semiarundinaria fastuosa viridis

Max height 35’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 25 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.5" * Min. temp -26 * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Similar to above except the culms remain green and it is know to grow taller than the species.  (1 gallon $23.00, 2 gallon $29.00, 3 gallon $39.00, 5 gallon $48.00, 7 gallon $58.00)

Semiarundinaria okuboi

* Max height 25’ * Max culm diameter 1.5" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

Leaves are broad for a bamboo. Excellent choice to contrast with finer leafed bamboo’s. A very fast grower with dense foliage of large fat leaves. Use for tropical bold look. (1 gallon $14.00, 2 gallon $19.00, 3 gallon $29.00, 5 gallon $38.00, 7 gallon $48.00)

Semiarundinaria yashadake 'Kimmei'

* Max height 15’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 12 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.5" * Min. temp -20C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *

The colorful culms vary from yellow with a green stripe in partial sun to completely bright red with a white culm node in full sun.  The leaves are large and some are striped with yellow.  Very thick foliage, excellent plant for a screen also does well in a pot.  (1 gallon $26.00, 2 gallon $34.00, 3 gallon $46.00, 5 gallon $68.00, 7 gallon $84.00)     

THAMNOCALAMUS (back to top)

Alpine clumping bamboo’s from eastern Asia and Africa; similar to Fargesia.

Thamnocalamus tessellatus (Berg Bamboo)

* Max height 16’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 12 feet) * Max culm diameter .1" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Clumping Bamboo *

Berg Bamboo is the only bamboo native to South Africa. It grows in an open clump with culms up to a foot apart. It has a more robust, shaggy look than the other mountain bamboo’s. The culms are flexible even when old and were used by African tribesmen to make frames for their shields. This Bamboo has a very original look to it. Wonderful hardy clumping bamboo which can handle full sun. (1 gallon $29.00, 2 gallon $45.00, 3 gallon $68.00, 5 gallon $89.00, 7 gallon $109.00)

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