Prices
Prices, photos and descriptions are listed
where applicable in the on-line
catalog.
Order early for the
best selection. We suggest where spring comes late to specify a ship
date. Please include substitute choices or contact us before ordering.
We
specialize in careful handling and packing to insure the arrival of
your
plants in good growing condition.
Terms
In
Person: Cash or Check or Credit and Debit Card payment via
Paypal.
By mail: Printed order form
with a personal or business check or money
order.
By
telephone: Order items with shipping address . Pay with credit
or debit card, or use our
Paypal "Buy Now" button.
By
Internet: PayPal account or Paypal credit or debit card
processing -
Visa, Mastercard,
Discover and American Express.
Paypal is our payment processing service for
all electronic orders.
Use our SECURE "BUY
NOW" Paypal button on our home
page.
COD orders are not accepted.
Any changes we make in the price list cancels all
previous price lists.
We do not ship plants internationally. We
ship BOOKS and TOOLS to other countries.
Potted Bamboo Specifications
The plastic pots or container sizes for mail order are
as
follows:
#1 container is 6 1/2" X 6". Bamboo height will range from 12
"-18"
for dwarf
sizes to 18"- 48" tall for taller plants.
#2 container is 8 1/2" X 8". Bamboo height will range from 24"
to 72"
tall.
#3 container is 10 1/2" X 10". Bamboo height will range from
36" to 120" tall.
Average container weights: #1 size is 5 lbs., #2
size is 10 lbs., and #3 size is 15 lbs. All container plants are grown
in a
soil less potting mix as required for interstate shipping.
Cold and Heat Hardiness Classes
Temperate bamboos are those
hardy to
0 degrees F or lower. These can be grown in winter areas where snow is
a common
occurrence.
Sub-tropical bamboos are
cold hardy to
short periods with temperatures from 15-20 degrees F.
Tropical
bamboos
are the most sensitive to cold of any kind. Most do not like to be at
temperatures below 50 degrees F for any length of time and may suffer
extreme damage
at temperatures of 26-32 degrees F. We grow tropical bamboos in a
greenhouse. Please "harden these off" by placing the plants in a wind
protected and
shaded outdoor environment after unboxing for a period of two weeks.
Water
all plants as soon as you receive them.
There is another classification of plants with
hardiness characteristics defined as Mountain Bamboos. Many of
these are
from the Himalayas of Asia and the Andes of South America. Although
hardier
than many of the sub-tropical species, they lack the tolerance for
summer
heat found in many parts of our country: for example, Texas or Florida.
However, due to the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean these bamboo
will thrive in coastal Southern California. All of the areas where the
mountain
bamboo will grow may not be known. Unless you are on the Pacific Coast
or growing the hardiest species in the mid-Atlantic or New England
states
you are warned to try these at your own risk.
Additional Information
Dwarf and most shrub bamboo are mostly
grown
in the #1 and #2 size containers. The majority of our larger bamboo is
grown
in the #2 and #3 size containers. Most plants will have multiple culms
(canes). A few may have one culm and a new shoot. The plants you
receive
are generously rooted in the container and ready to plant out or repot.
Sometimes the tallest plants may need to be "topped"
to conform to UPS and Priority Mail shipping specifications and box
sizes. Most bamboo
can be bent to fit into the box without cutting the tops. The general
rule is
temperate or cold hardy species bend very nicely but the tropicals do
not
and may be topped to fit. Specify "no topping" if desired and we will
select
accordingly.
Specimen size plants of the taller bamboo are
available. Prices are on a quotation basis. Container sizes are 5, 7,
10, 15 gallon and 20 gallon tub.
Using the Catalog/Price List
Bamboo name is the botanical or
scientific name. Some common names include American, Japanese,
Chinese or
Thai names. Size & Price: #1=1 gal. container, #2 = 2 gal.
and
#3 = 3 gal. tub and other is a size like #7or #15. It is
advisable check availability
before ordering plants and list a substitute size or another bamboo in
the COMMENTS SECTION of the order form. It is best to give permission
to change size or list a substitute here also. There is very limited
availability
on some species. Any of the listed species may be sold out at any time.
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