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DETERMINE YOUR CLIMATE ZONE
 ZONE
4 - have winter temperature ranging from -30 F to
-20 F
ZONE 5 - have winter temperature ranging from -20 F to -10 F ZONE 6 - have winter temperature ranging from -10 F to 0 F ZONE 7 - have winter temperature ranging from -0 F to +10 F ZONE 8 - have winter temperature ranging from +10 F to +20 F |
Small to medium
size bamboo that need shaded
to partly shaded
areas to be lush and green. They
make great screens, ground covers or just a
beautiful specimen grove of bamboo.
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Sassella masamuneana albostriata'ALBOSTRIATA BAMBOO'Average mature size . 25" x 6' Hardy to 0 F Prefers Shaded Sites
This
species is very attractive with variegated leaves of green with creamy
stripes. Bamboo
in its natural
setting is free to roam finding just the right sun light and soil
nutrients to grow to its mature species size. In a container, it
is
not capable of this and will rely solely on your care.
In cold climate zones you must move the container into a protected warm area during the cold winter months.
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Shibataea kumasaca - 'RUSCUS BAMBOO'
Hardy to -10 F Sun/Part Shade
Short
wide leaves grow right off the slender canes of this bamboo offering a
non typical appearance. The perfect site is in a shaded area with acid
soil. It can be planted under or around pine trees and does very
well. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 5 and warmer.
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2 gallon - $30 when available 3 gallon - $50 Currently available
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Shibataea lancifolia Hardy to -5 F Sun/Part Shade
Long
narrow leaves on this little bamboo which perfect site is in a
shaded area. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 5 and warmer. Click on the
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2 gallon - $30 when available 3 gallon - $50 Currently available
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Hibanobambusa tranquilians
Prefers Sunny Site This bamboo from Japan has large leaves measuring up to 10 inches long by 1.25 inches in width. With very little leaf drop it is used around water features extensively. It is thought to be a hybridization from a Phyllostachys and Sasa. Likes most all planting sites and is drought hardy. Another aggressive runner in warm climate zones, but very tame in colder climates. Our grove is around 8 to 10 feet in height after 8 years. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image.
3 gallon - $65 |
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Indocalamus latifolius
Great for 8 to 10 foot Privacy Screening Prefers Shaded Site
This
species makes a beautiful lush screen with leaves up to a foot in
length.
With its lower foliage, it is perfect for an outstanding bamboo screen
under
10
feet in height at maturity. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image.
2 gallon -
$30 call |
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Indocalamus sp. -
'SOLIDUS'
Low Privacy Screening
Average mature
size . 5 "
x
8 ' Hardy to -5
F
This rare bamboo has the
distinct
characteristic of having solid canes. The
dark
green leaves can be up to 10 inches in length. My groves are at 4
feet in height, but I do expect one site to reach 8 to 10 feet
tall.
In our climate zone this species will grow to over 10 feet with 4
or more hours of direct sun light. It has very lush foliage providing
complete
privacy from one foot to 8 feet off the ground. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer.
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2 gallon -
$40
Large
Field dug divisions $80
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Indocalamus tessellatus 'GIANT LEAF' Great Privacy Screening under 10 feet Sun to Shaded Site This bamboo has the largest leaves of any bamboo in cultivation at the present time. It adapts to all planting sites. They can be up to 24 " X 4" They are truly large leaves and have many uses. For example Chinese and Japanese have used them in cooking by wrapping food in them prior to steaming. They also are currently being used in floral arrangements. This species is used in many countries for erosion control along flood plains. It makes a great indoor container plant since it adapts to low lighting very well. One of our groves has reached 12 feet in height along the river side of the grove. It has thousands of rhizomes (roots) hanging over in the water picking up just whatever water it needs through out our hot summer months. On new plantings this species will get leaf damage at around 0 to 5 degrees F. On older established groves it will remain evergreen to -10 with very little foliage damage. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 5 and warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image.
2 gallon -
$30 |
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Pleioblastus linearis
Sun to shade
This
uncommon bamboo has long, narrow, grass like leaves and is a vigorous
runner. Originated in Taiwan this species will do fine in shaded
woodland sites Has very straight leaves and the oral setae are
absent from the culm (cane) sheaths. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 7 and warmer.
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call
3 gallon - $45 |
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Pleioblastus distichus
'DWARF FERN LEAF BAMBOO ' Shaded site
This
is the smallest bamboo that I grow and is a little beauty. It has tiny
fern like leaves only about 1 inch long by 1/4 inch wide. Makes a
great little ground cover or container planting. Our groves are mowed
to
the ground during the Fall months for a fresh growth of foliage each
Spring. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 7 and warmer.
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2 gallon - $30
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Pleioblastus fortunei
(variegatus)
'Dwarf White Stripe' Shaded site
A
highly desirable variegated ground cover. During the Spring, the new
dark
green
leaves with white stripes are just beautiful. This is a very cold hardy
ground cover. For the best new foliage, mow it to the ground during the
Fall and mulch. Rake back the mulch during the Spring and the beautiful
new foliage will explode. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 5 and warmer. Click on the
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Well established 2 gallon sizes - $30
Good inventory currently available
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Sasa palmata -'PALMATA
BAMBOO'
(Nebulosa) Fast spreader in USDA Climate Zone 7. Plant introduction number (PI) into the U.S. 75169 Prefers Shaded Sites
This
little bamboo from Japan really adds the tropical feel to any garden.
Its
leaves are arranged in a palm shaped fashion. With its leaves
measuring
up to 15 inches long by 2.5 inches wide, it is a great addition to any
garden. Handles all planting sites with wind and drought conditions not
being a problem. Young shoots can be eaten and the foliage is highly
used
in decorations. I have two reports back now from 4 year plantings in
zone
5 that is one has remained evergreen to -10 to -15 degrees. At this time I still would recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer. Click on the
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2
gallon -
$30
Limited, but currently available 3 gallon - $40 Good inventory currently available Large Field dug divisions $80
Sasa cernua Available now 09-28-05 This one was raised from seeds and is very limited. 2 gallon - $55 Currently available |
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Sasa vetchii
'KUMA-ZASA BAMBOO'
Prefers Shaded Sites
The
foliage of this one is its lure. From Japan this bamboo has large
leaves
that turn white along the margins in the fall while the rest of the
leaf
stays green. From south west Honsku, Japan this species is widely used
in gardens now. Its winter foliage is breathe taking. Plant this one in
the shade and it can handle a lot of moisture. Difficult to
transplant this one, so availability is generally very limited. I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 6 and warmer. Click on the picture for more info or larger image.
2 gallon - $30
sold out
3 gallon
- $50
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