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BAMBOO - CANADA'S BAMBOO WORLD BAMBOO PLANT CATALOGUE
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,
A genus of tropical and subtropical clumping bamboos, usually giant, with numerous branches at a node, one or two much larger then the rest. New shoots appear late summer or fall. The Bambusas 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 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 *
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 *
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)
* Max height 20’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 16 feet) * Max culm diameter .5" * Min. temp -15C * Sun/Shade * Clumping Bamboo *
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 *
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)
Fargesias are clumping bamboos that come from the alpine forests of west and southwest China. These are the bamboos 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 bamboos 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 *
Fargesia dracocephala * Max height 10’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 8 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.0" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Clumping Bamboo *
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 *
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 *
* Max height 16’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.0" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Clumping Bamboo *
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 *
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)
* Average height 9’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 7 feet) * Max culm diameter .5" * Min. temp -29C * Sun or Shade * Clumping Bamboo *
* Max height 16’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 12 - 14 feet) * Max culm diameter .75" * Min. temp -29C * Sun/Shade * Clumping Bamboo *
Hibanobambusa is a genus of running bamboos 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 *
The Phyllostachys are all running bamboos 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 *
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 *
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)
* Max height 27’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.75" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
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 *
Phyllostachys aureosulcata alata * Max height 26’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 2" * Min. temp -32C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
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 *
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 *
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 *
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 *
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 *
Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Allgold' * Max height 35’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 25 feet) * Max culm diameter 2" * Min. temp -18C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
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 *
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 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 *
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)
* 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)
* 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 *
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 *
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 *
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 *
* Max height 65 (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 40') * Max culm diameter 4.5" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
Phyllostachys nigra 'Megurochiku' * Max height 54’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 35')* Max culm diameter 3.5" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
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) * Max height 34’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 1.75" * Min. temp -32C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
* 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)
* Max height 55’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 40 feet) * Max culm diameter 2.75" * Min. temp -32C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
* Max height 30’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 20 feet) * Max culm diameter 2" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
* 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 *
* Max height 70’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 45 feet) * Max culm diameter 5" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis * Max height 70’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 45 feet) * Max culm diameter 5" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
Phyllostachys vivax 'Huangwhenzhu' * Max height 70’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 45 feet) * Max culm diameter 5" * Min. temp -31C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
Pleiblastus is a genus of small and medium sized running Bamboos 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. * Max height 3 * Max culm diameter .25" * Min. temp -30C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
Small to medium size bamboos 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 *
Pseudosasa japonica 'Akebonosuji' * Max height 18’ (Estimated West Coast Maximum Height 15 feet) * Max culm diameter .75" * Min. temp -26C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
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 *
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)
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)
Medium sized running Bamboos 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 *
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)
* Max height 25 * Max culm diameter 1.5" * Min. temp -23C * Sun/Shade * Running Bamboo *
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)
Alpine clumping bamboos 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 *
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