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Common name: English, Thai, Japanese, or Chinese, etc. A short
descriptive paragraph about each species or variety. The six numbers
and letter codes below the description are, from left to right: 1)The sunlight tolerance
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These are the classic giant bamboos that are so prized by people all over the world. Some are tropical giants and others are for temperate areas. The mature height of these bamboos range from 40 to 70 feet. The culms have a diameter between 3 and 7 inches. Give the big running species at least a 25 X 25 foot area to create a grove. If a smaller area is needed install a rhizome barrier. The bar below lists our nursery price. Pink price means we are out. Go to SHIPPING for mail order information and cost.
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Arundinaria
alpina - see Yushania alpina
One of the most valuable for its wood quality. Known in the U.S.A. for the fine fishing rods made from it. The culms are straight and thick walled. The nodes are smooth and not prominent. 1) sun 2) 50' 3) 2 1/2" 4) 10 F 5) 8-10 6) R (follows same order in all descriptions below...)
culms. sun 50' 3" 28 F 10 C Bambusa membranacea - See Syn. Dendrocalamus membranaceous
form with nodding culm tips. The wood is not very flexible. The culms have very thick walls. One of the most drought tolerant bamboos. Used as a windbreak in New Zealand and soon, Hawaii. The new shoots are excellent for cooking. sun 55' 4" 15 F 9-10 C
A large tropical bamboo from China. Large thorns are representative of this species. Seedling variation may be interesting. Often seen in photographs on the banks of the Li River in Southern China. sun 70' 5" 20 F 9-10
A highly ornamental subtropical clumping bamboo. The tops of the culms arch dramatically in the skyline. The fibrous wood is woven into baskets, mats and other useful items. sun 40' 2" 13 F 8-10 C
sun 30' 2" 13 F 8-10 C
The hard and thick walled culms make this a particularly useful subtropical timber bamboo. Grows in a tight clump with the tops of the culms nodding down. sun 55' 2 1/4" 15 F 9-10 C
If grown under the most healthful plant conditions it will become a large timber type bamboo with zig-zag culms at the base. Grown under austere bonsai conditions the crowded culms become swollen internode; reminding a person of buddha's belly. In Japan, one can rub a large exposed happy buddha belly for good luck. sun 55' 2 1/4" 15 F 9-10 C
Same as the green form above except the culms are pale yellow and striped with dark green. It has variegated leaves. sun 55' 2 1/4" 15 F 9-10 C
The big green timber size bamboo seen throughout the tropical world withB. v. 'Vittata' below. Excellent houseplant. Not recommended for use as a building material. sun 50' 4" 27 F 10 C
An often used large tropical bamboo with abundant green stripes on the yellow culms. The bamboo most used for interiorscaping. sun 50' 4" 27 F 10 C
growing in the warmest zone. sun 100' 8" 23 F 9-10 C
A specially selected dark culmed variety recently grown from seed. sun 100' 8" 23 F 9-10 C
"fur". A good quality timber producer as well as for bamboo shoots. The big leaves make for a nice houseplant too. sun 100' 10" 23 F 9-10 C
biggest bamboo species? sun 100' 12" 25 F 10 C
sun 80' 7" 27 F 10 C
A tropical giant form Southern China. It is one of the mainstays of the bamboo shoot canning industry. The big wide leaves and lush green culms present tropical splendor. Best grown outdoors in Southern California, So. Florida and So. Texas. sun 65' 8" 22 F 9-10 C
sun 65' 8" 22 F 9-10 C
A fast growing tropical used for construction, fences and farm implements. Delicious shoots. Found species communities in China sun 70' 4" 25 F 10 C
- MALE BAMBOO A drought tolerant timber bamboo from India. Not particularly beautiful but very useful. The culms are thick, hard and solid at the base. A commercial bamboo of the paper industry in India. sun 60' 5" 30 F 10 C
culms highlighted by light colored sheath make the culms attractive.The leaves are large and pretty. sun 65' 4" 27 F 10 C
A Javanese bamboo known for its beautiful black and faintly green striped culms. Prized for its wood since it retains the dark color after harvest. sun 50' 3.5" 30 F 10 C
high give it a strikingly erect form. The culms are extensively used for building. Rarely reaches full its height potential. sun 100' 5" 28 F 10 C
extends from Northern Mexico to South America. sun 70' 8" 28 F 10 C
A timber size tropical from Mexico. Most Guaduas are throny. This one is less thorny. Good timber but not as straight as G. angustifolia. Prominent white bands around the nodes. sun 50' 4" 28 F 10 C
The yellow striped form of one of the world's best bamboo species for construction. Prominent white rings around the nodes. Thorny. sun 100' 8" 30 F 10 C
An elegant tropical from New Guinea. Long narrow green leaves and an erect stature add to the droopy leaves and nodding tipped culms. A beautiful specimen for the garden with the added benefit of having very good edible shoots. Plant only in the warm tropical frost free zones. sun 60' 4" 25 F 10 C
A popular timber bamboo for temperate areas. Makes a handsome bamboo grove. The culms are of excellent quality for wood working. sun 72' 6" 0 F 7-10 R
As the common name implies this is one of the best tasting of the edible bamboo shoots. The wood quality is not the best for crafting. It is probably one of the fastest growers to reach mature size. Performs well in hot, dry summer areas. sun 40' 2 3/4" 0 F 7-10 R
Named for the bluish powder on the new culms. A fast growing important species for timber. sun 35' 3" 0 F 7-10 R
The most useful of the temperate bamboos. Magnificent forests are found in China, where this is the #1 commercially grown bamboo for timber and edible shoots. The vast majority of the plants available in the U.S.A. today are a result of myself and two partners germinating and distributing approximately 4000 seedlings between 1982 and 1986. These plants are still not mature to this date . I expect the best looking of these seedlings may have reached a height of 40' a diameter of 3". Slow to reach timber size. Now there are also 1992 and 1997 seedlings available. Collect a new seedling every 10 years! sun 75' 7" 0 F 7-10 R
A vigorous variegated cultivar that is available in limited supply . Golden canes embellished with green stripes and green grooves. They are profusely accompanied by variegated leaves that hold the coloration well through the growing season. sun 75' 7" 0 F 7-10 R
Tough, good wood quality make this a desirable species. Culms are thick walled with a bluish grey color when older. sun 60' 3" 0 F 7-10 R
- BORY BAMBOO, UNMON-CHIKU Bory bamboo is a large variety of Black bamboo that does not turn solid black, but develops a mahogany mottling on the older culms. It has a nice appearance and good quality wood. sun 50' 3" 0 F 7-10 R
A green form of Black bamboo that grows much larger with the older culms having a greenish-blue color. Excellent wood quality. The third most grown bamboo in Japan for timber (right behind MADAKE and MOSO-CHIKU). Some feel this is the true form of 'Black bamboo' and the true Black is a variety of Henon. sun 65' 4" 0 F 7-10 R
An interesting timber sized form that has a green culm with a wide stripe of brown or purplish-black in the sulcis (groove). A source of high quality wood for crafting. sun 54' 3 1/2" 0 F 7-10 R
The largest temperate timber bamboo that turns black. Takes 3 or more years to gradually change from green to black. A very useful bamboo for building and craft. sun 50' 3" 0 F 7-10 R
A large variety of Black bamboo that does not turn solid black, but develops thin pinstripes of black on the older culms. It has a nice appearance and good quality wood. sun 50' 3" 0 F 7-10 R
One of the best bamboos for wood quality. The culms are straight, long and with little taper. The wood splits well. A good producer of quality and quantity in culms and edible shoots. sun 55' 2 3/4" -5 F 6-10 R
Culms turn canary yellow to gold after a year. Thin green pin stripes occur here and there.Grows fast. Tends to have fewer but bigger shoots than most. sun 40' 3" -5 F 7-10 R
Almost indistinguishable from MADAKE (P. bambusoides) until reaching larger size.It has thinner walled culms, is faster growing, not quite as straight and a little more cold hardy. Tends to "swell" a bit at the base of the internode when big. Culms are weak and easily break under wind and snow . A fast grower to timber size. sun 70' 5" -5 F 6-10 R
sun 70' 5" -5 F 6-10 R
most beautiful bamboo in the world. Big green leaves crown the bright yellow and green pinstriped culms couple that with bronzy culm sheaths with pinkish-red bases and nodal rings. We have grown it as a houseplant. It does not tolerate the cooler of the frost free climates. sun 45' 4" 35 F 10 C
A useful timber bamboo from Africa. It has a narrow habitat along the higher elevation zones of Tanzania and surrounding countries. The bamboo groves are a favorite place for gorillas and elephants to eat the bamboo shoots and rest. Used for water pipes in villages. Hard to grow in the USA but it likes the narrow coastal zone of the west coast. sun 55' 5" 25 F 9-10 R |
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