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P. bissetii (10-15' when installed)


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Arundinaria Gigantea 

Mid size running bamboo. One of two species native to the U.S.

Short branches with small leaves a very erect habit. Makes a great natural looking privacy screen or wind break. 

 

       

 

Height |  20ft   Min. Temp | -10° degrees (f)    Max Diam. | 1 inch

   
       

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Phyllostachys aureosulcata 

One of the most common bamboos seen along the East Coast. Also one of the hardiest and most proven. The culms are green with yellow grooves. Also known for its zig-zagging canes that can change direction as they grow. 

A fantastic privacy screen that in a short period of time will produce good size canes. Grows well in sun or shade. 

 

       

 

Height |  42ft   Min. Temp | -15° degrees (f)    Max Diam. | 3 inch

   
       

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Phyllostcahys bissetii 

Mid size running bamboo and a vigorous grower. This bamboo provides a dense screen in a short period of time. 

Green culms and a dense habit. This bamboo has proven to be extremely hardy even when subject to constant winter winds. 

 

       

 

Height |  27ft   Min. Temp | -10° degrees (f)    Max Diam. | 1.5 inch

   
       

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Phyllostachys glauca 

A very hardy species, capable of growing just about anywhere. Very wind and cold tolerant. 

 

Silvery blue color to new culms that fades over time. 

 

       

 

Height |  30ft   Min. Temp | -10° degrees (f)    Max Diam. | 2 inch

   
       

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Phyllostcahys nigra 

Black bamboo is the most striking of all the Phyllostachys species. Although beautiful, this species needs protection from winter winds. 

New culms are green and turn black over a period of time. The leaves are smaller and more sensitive than most species.

***EXTREMELY Limited quantities

 

       

 

Height |  25ft   Min. Temp | 0° degrees (f)    Max Diam. | 2 inch

   
       

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Phyllostachys nuda 

Possibly the most hardy of all Phyllostachys species. Dark green culms. New culms have a powdery white band around the nodes.

Not as prevalent as yellow groove, but fairly common throughout the North East. One of the favorites for shoot flavor.  

 

       

 

Height |  40ft   Min. Temp | -15° degrees (f)    Max Diam. | 3 inch

   
       

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Pseudosasa japonica 

Known as Arrow Bamboo, this species has been widely cultivated throughout the U.S. A durable species that can handle salty shore conditions as well as shady wooded areas.

This species tends to shoot a little later than most others and continues to produce new growth into the fall. Great for virtually any area with a little protection from the sun. 

 

       

 

Height |  18ft   Min. Temp | -10° degrees (f)    Max Diam. | 1 inch

   
       

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Sasa Palmata 

Mid size bamboo with a large tropical leaf. Does well in shady areas and as a understory planting. 

This is a great bamboo, with large leathery leaves. The leaves can grow up to 12 inches long and 4 inches wide. Despite it's tropical appearance, it is know to cover enormous areas in the mountainous regions of Japan.

 

       

 

Height |  8 ft   Min. Temp | -15° degrees (f)    Max Diam. | .5 inch

   
       

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Sasa Veitchii

A slightly smaller bamboo that can be easily controlled. Veitchii is a specimen quality bamboo that is difficult to propagate and usually limited in availability.

New leaves emerge green and develop a white varigated edge in the fall. The white and green color combination will surely liven up any area. Does fine in the sun, but prefers shade. 

 **Limited quantities available

       

 

Height |  5ft   Min. Temp | -0° degrees (f)    Max Diam. | .25 inch

   
       

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