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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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