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Most varieties can be field dug to yield very large sizes. They are a great way to get an even faster start on your groves if you live in pick-up distance. Please enquire if interested in extra large sizes. We can also discuss delivery options

YELLOW GROOVE (Phyllostachys Aureosulcata)

One of the most versatile bamboo species. Yellow Groove is perfect for a tall privacy screen as it grows verydense. Under ideal conditions it can reach up to 3" in diameter and a height of 30'. It is recognizable by the distinctive alternating yellow stripes on the canes. It grows very fast and adapts well to lots of different conditions. YG is one of the most cold hardy varieties (down to about -10degrees climate zone 4+)I sell. For an all around quick growing large bamboo YG is the way to go. More pictures of YG

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Giant Japanese Timber Bamboo (Phyllostachys Bambusoids

Japanese Timber is a very large growing, thick walled, bamboo. It is used in Asia for construction and craft projects. It is not as cold hardy as Nigra Henon but is more cold hardy than Moso. It seems to grow just slightly bigger than Henon, reaching diameters of 5 inches and heights of 50+ feet tall.

Japanese Timber is cold hardy down to about +5 degrees although mine has survived colder if the cold snap was short and without a lot of dry winds. It is a beautiful sturdy bamboo that forms a tall privacy screen. Will produce huge canes in the right climate.

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NIGRA HENON (Phyllostachys Nigra 'Henon')

Henon is one of the largest cold hardy bamboo varieties. It can grow here in the mountains to heights up to 50' tall and diameters of nearly 5 inches. Henon canes start out green but over time take on a gray or bluish tint. The wood quality is very good. I have some great pictures of large grove in Cherokee, NC here on the site. Henon is cold hardy down to about negative 5 degrees (climate zone 6+). For a very large bamboo it is my overall favorite. #2, #3, and #5 sizes normally available click drop-down below for other size choices FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS

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DWARF DAVID BISSETT (Phyllostachys Bissetii 'Dwarf')

One of the fastest growing smaller screening bamboos available. It can create a very thick grove in a fairly short amount of time. I have a grove of this above a retaining wall in my back yard to screen out the road. You can't see through it at all. The canes are dark green with dark green leaves. They max out in height at about 12-18ft tall. It is very cold hardy. Down to negative 10 degrees, Climate zone 4+. A great choice for a smaller privacy screen.#2, #3, and #5 sizes normally available click drop-down below for other size choices FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS

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SASA PALMATTA

Sasa palmatta is a very small bamboo. Mine is maxed out at about 4ft tall, but it does get bigger further south. The striking thing about this species is the gigantic leaves (over a foot long) that give it a tropical look. It is great for planters. I use it on a creek bank for erosion control. Sasa likes full sun or part sun/shady location and spreads quickly. It is fairy cold hardy. Mine gets leaf burn when the temps drop below about 15 degrees but the grove has seen temps of negative 3 degrees without significant damage (climate zone 6+) #2, #3, and #5 sizes normally available click drop-down below for other size choices FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS

Arrow Bamboo (Pseudosasa Japonica)

Arrow Bamboo is a fairly small variety that grows in the 10-18ft tall range. The canes are slender, strong and very straight (the ridges on each joint are smooth). As a result this bamboo was used by the samurai (and others) for arrow shafts. Japonica has fairly large leaves that cascade downward. It forms a very dense screen if planted in sun. Arrow Bamboo spreads quickly forming an evergreen wall. It isn't super cold hardy but can survive drops in temperature down to -5 degrees. It is rated for climate zone 6 and up. #2, #3, and #5 sizes normally available click drop-down below for other size choices FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS Almost out will have some later in the summer

Golden Bamboo (Phyllostachys Aurea)

The bamboo variety is sometimes referred to as fish pole bamboo. Its unique feature is the compressed nodes at the base of some of the plants (as shown in the picture). This type starts out green but when exposed to sunlight, it turns a yellowish gold color. It is not as cold hardy as Yellow groove or nuda. Mine takes leaf damage when the temps reach single digits. (Cold hardy to around 5 degrees). It does, however, form one of the densest screens you can find. The species normally has limbs much closer to the ground than most other bamboo types. One of the best screening bamboos available. Golden maxes about in climate zone 6B at around 25 ft tall with a diameter of about an inch and a half. have some #5 i can dig to order, and have large field dug available. Contact me if you are interested in golden.

BEAUTIFUL BAMBOO (Phyllostachys Mannii Decora)

A medium size bamboo, reaching up to 25ft tall and around 1.5 inches in diameter. Decora spreads quickly and forms a dense screen and works great in partial shade. The canes are a nice light, soft green sometimes with white stripes at each joint. It has very attractive shoots and multicolored peach colored culm sheaths. Cold hardy to Neg 8 degrees (climate zone 5+). It is said to be a good choice for hot dry locations, as it is resistent to drought and extreme conditions. #2, #3, and #5 sizes normally available click drop-down below for other size choices FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS.

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HUMILIS (Phyllostachys Humilis)

A super cold hardy small to medium sized bamboo (down to neg 10 degrees). It is very similar to Dwarf David Bissett in size and growing habits but the canes and leaves are a bit lighter shade of green. It is a fast spreader and forms a tight impenetrable hedge. Great for privacy screens. Grows 10-15 feet tall depending on your climate. Canes start out green and change to yellow when exposed to sunlight (climate zone 4+)#2, #3, and #5 sizes normally available click drop-down below for other size choices FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS

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BLACK BAMBOO (Phyllostachys Nigra)

Can grow fairly large (30ft tall) under the right conditions. It is one of the most unique of all bamboo species. Canes start out green and over the course of a year change to jet black. A very nice ornamental bamboo. The canes are great for crafts. Cold hardy in the zero to negative 5 range. Folks that see it are always amazed at the color. (climate zone 6+) #2, #3, and #5 sizes normally available click drop-down below for other size choices FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS

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Green Stripe Vivax

Phyllostachys Vivax Aureocaulis is the largest bamboo species I can grow here in climate zone 6. It is a late season shooter so it usually survives the late frost. Vivax can grow to 5inches in diameter and over 50ft tall. The canes emerge a buttery yellow with bright green stripes scattered randomly. It is one of my favorite, very distinctive coloration. Cold hardy to zero degrees. This bamboo needs a lot of sun (climate zone 6+) #2, #3, and #5 sizes normally available click drop-down below for other size choices FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS

DAVID BISSETT (Phyllostachys Bissetii)

A very good medium size bamboo that reaches a height of 18-25 ft tall. Like the dwarf version it grows very thick and forms a great hedge or privacy screen. The canes are a unique shade of light green, but they fade to yellow if exposed to a lot of direct sunlight. It is very cold hardy (down to negative 10 degrees). For a medium size screen this is the probably the best. (climate zone 4+) #2, #3, and #5 sizes normally available click drop-down below for other size choices

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NUDA (Phyllostachys Nuda)

Nuda is said to be the toughest cold hardy bamboo available. Rated at -15degrees (Climate zone 4+). The canes and leaves are a very dark green (much darker shade than most bamboo) and the green does not fade as much as many other species. It can grow to 35 feet and 2 inches in diameter and the canes have a thick sturdy look. Very good choice for cold locations. Will have a good supply early fall 2023

RED MARGIN

Phyllostachys Rubrimarginata is another good choice for a tall privacy screen. Of all the larger bamboo it is probably the fastest grower. The canes and leaves are a beautiful shade of emerald/lime green. The canes have a long slender look and the wood quality is excellent. Much thicker walls than most other species. Cold hardy to about neg 5 degrees (Climate zone 5+) #2, #3, and #5 sizes normally available click drop-down below for other size choices FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS

Shimadake (Phyllostachys Nigra Shimadake)

Shimadake is very similar in size and habits to Nigra Henon, but is much more rare. It is one of the largest cold hardy bamboo varieties. Like Henon it can grow here in the mountains to heights up to 50' tall and diameters of nearly 5 inches. Shimadake canes start out green but over time they change to a brownish yellow and dark black pinstripes form randomly on the canes. Cold Hardy to about -5, climate zone 6+ #2, #3, and #5 sizes normally available click drop-down below for other size choices

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Dwarf Groundcover

(Sasaella masamuneana albostriata)

The sasaella variety is heavily variegated and is a very thick growing ground cover. It can get up to 4-5 feet tall if left untrimmed. I keep mine about 12 inches tall. Rated down to about negative 5 degrees (climate zone 6+) Cut it back to about 12inches in the fall and be amazed at the beautiful, fresh variegated growth in the spring. I have this on a steep creekbank and it works great to choke out weeds and provide erosion control. Very nice ornamental bamboo groundcover.

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Moso (Phyllostachys heterocycla f. pubescens)

Moso is the largest temperate cold hardy bamboo variety available. Under the right circumstances it can form an unbelievable grove with canes that are nearly 6 inches in diameter. There is a gigantic Moso grove in China where many movies have been made "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, House of Flying Daggers" to name a couple. Moso is not the most cold hardy of the temperate bamboos in fact if you are not in climate zone 7 or higher, Moso will struggle to survive. Mine often gets completely top killed in the winter and a late frost normally gets the first round of shoots in the spring. It does come back from the roots every year, but I will never get a huge grove here in climate zone 6B. Moso won't survive temperatures in the 5 degree range. If you can grow it Moso is the most impressive sized bamboo available. FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS Sold Out

Spectabilis (Phyllostachys Aureosulcata)

Spectabilis is a cultivar, and is the inverse of, Yellow groove and possesses all the same qualities. The only difference is that the canes are a golden yellow with dark green stripes instead of green canes with yellow stripes. Spectabilis holds it color really well and is a beautiful species. It is my favorite aureosulcata. Spectabilis is one of the most versatile bamboo species, and is perfect for a tall privacy screen as it grows very dense. Under ideal conditions it can reach up to 2" in diameter and a height of 30'. It grows very fast and adapts well to lots of different conditions. Spec. is one of the most cold hardy varieties (down to about -10degrees climate zone 4+) Will have a lot more later in the summer.

Snakeskin Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra Bory)

Can grow fairly large (30ft tall) under the right conditions. It is a very unique bamboo species. Canes start out green and over the course of a year become mottled black, brown, and green. This species is called leapord or snakeskin bamboo because of the spotted pattern. A very nice ornamental bamboo, and it has turned out to be a good screening bamboo more vigorous and more cold hardy than its cousin "Black Bamboo" Cold hardy to about neg 5. (climate zone 6+) #2, #3, and #5 sizes normally available click drop-down below for other size choices FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS

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Castillon (Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Castillon' )

Castillon is a cousin of Giant Japanese Timber but it is quite a bit more cold hardy. It can grow quite large with canes of 3-4 inches in diameter. Castillon can reach heights of 40ft or more. It is similar in appearance to Green stripe Vivax but has thicker walls and better wood quality. The canes are a light shade of yellow with some random green striping. A very nice hardy bamboo. My grove has weathered temperatures of neg 7 degrees without significant damage.

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Hibanobambusa Tranquilians (Shiroshima)

Shiroshima is a fairly small bamboo. My grove is about 12 ft tall. This species has large, beautifully variegated leaves. the variegation doesn't fade quickly like many similar plants. It is great for planters or for a shorter privacy screen. I use it on a creek bank for erosion control. Shiroshima can tolerate sun or partial shade and spreads quickly. Cold hardy to maybe neg 5 (climate zone 6+) #2, #3, and #5 sizes normally available click drop-down below for other size choices FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS

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