Phyllostachys rubromarginata
(Red Margin Bamboo)

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Our typical 2 and 3 gallon sizes are $40 and $50 each respectively, $10 S&H per plant.

This bamboo is used for privacy screens and wind brakes

P. rubro grows to a height of 55 feet with a diameter of 3 + inches.  In Alabama and Georgia it has been found to reach heights of over 65 feet and 3.25 inches in diameter, but in colder climates, this species stays around 30 feet. An excellent choice for privacy screening in colder climate zones because of its fast growth, cold hardiness and ability to withstand cold dry winds. It is named for the small red margins of coloration on all the new edible shoots.
 

 
An extensive government study done by the University of Auburn agriculture department showed it to be superior in culm/rhizome production. The university tested twenty seven species over a thirty year period and found it be dramatically superior over the other bamboo tested in the genus.  We have found this species to be a healthy and strong grower.  It is one of the best species if you want to have a bamboo grove or screen fast.

Phyllostachys Rubromarginata (red margin bamboo)

 
 
Phyllostachys Rubromarginata (red margin bamboo)
  The beautiful straight canes are highly sought after for use in arts and crafts. 

 

 
The long inter nodal spaces can reach up to 22 inches on mature canes. The hard wood of this species make it an excellent timber bamboo.















It's name is from the beautiful red markings on the new spring shoots.

Phyllostachys Rubromarginata (red margin bamboo)


Phyllostachys Rubromarginata (red margin bamboo) shoots
 
Phyllostachys Rubromarginata (red margin bamboo)

Rubro's thick lush foliage is always present on groves established in
full sun.

 

 
This grove is doing an excellent job of hiding the 'neighbor' most all of us have.  

Phyllostachys Rubromarginata (red margin bamboo)

 
 
Phyllostachys Rubromarginata (red margin bamboo)
 Even upon approaching the edge of the grove the 'neighbor' cannot be seen.

 
If you are fortunate enough to have a nice extended driveway like this, then  bamboo is great.  Starter divisions of bamboo can be spaced along the drive and allowed to fill in the entire length.  

Phyllostachys Rubromarginata (red margin bamboo) screen

 
 
Phyllostachys Rubromarginata (red margin bamboo) screen

Beautiful and very well maintained, this bamboo offers so much to this urban home. Homes in this area have sparsely planted shade trees and large lawns requiring extensive up keep. Within 4 years this bamboo planting brought nature back to this previously cleared lot. Strolling down their driveway to get the mail, the owners enjoy birds and the rustling of the bamboo.


 
Phyllostachys Rubromarginata (red margin bamboo)
This P. Rubro is used behind a fence line.
 
Long, slender, and slightly bladed culm internodes
(16 inches or more) are a noticeable character trait of
P. rubromarginata which has very good wood quality.
 

 
 
This planting of rubro. gets less than 3 hours of filtered sun light during the summer months.   The bamboo is screening out a building up on the hill. Hides it well doesn't it.   Phyllostachys Rubromarginata (red margin bamboo)



 
P. rubromarginata 'red margin' is an excellent choice for shaded areas. This species has proven to do very well in deep shade. In our experience it has adapted to wet sites very well. Even out performing P. atrovaginata or P. purpurata in poorly drained areas.
 Once established it grows very dense and produces hundreds of canes close together. This planting is among large oak and popular trees towering 80 feet above the bamboo.
 
P. rubro is very cold tolerant (-10 to -15 degrees F.) and tolerates cold, dry winds making it an excellent wind screening bamboo. It grows to a height varying from 30 to 65 feet and up to 3.5 inch diameter depending on your location. Even in colder areas this species can reach over 30 feet in height..

Below photo shows some of the hundreds of rubro potted in 2, 3 and 15 gallon
containers.  The larger 15 gallon sizes are around $100 each at this time.

Phyllostachys Rubromarginata (red margin bamboo)

 In USDA Climate Zone 7 expect mature size canes to be over 50 feet. in height.
 In USDA Climate Zone 6 expect mature size canes to be 20 to 30 feet in height.
 In USDA Climate Zone 5 expect mature size canes to be 12 to 18 feet in height.


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