Tall Screening Bamboo
These are the classical bamboos. They are grown for both their attractive culms and foliage. Culms can be yellow, black, red, blue, spotted and striped. Some culms are wrinkled like corduroy or smooth with a waxy coat. Other bamboos have fragrant or fuzzy culms. The foliage of these bamboos can range from light green to dark green and can be variegated as well. Use these bamboos as screens, decorative specimen plants, or specimens in large containers. These bamboos are also more tolerant of heat and cold than your clumping bamboos. Spreading bamboos is your best choice if you need a fast privacy screen. Containment or root pruning 2 times a year will be needed if you want to limit the spread.
Phyllostachys Angusta "Stone Bamboo"
Phyllostachys Angusta Stone Bamboo is best known for its hard textured culms and branches. This bamboo is excellent for making furniture and crafts.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Moderate | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 22 Feet | 1.3 Inches | Orange/Yellow Culms | Green |
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Phyllostachys Arcana "Luteosulcata"
Similar to Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Yellow Groove with the Yellow groove on dark green stems. The crook is further up on the stem and is more rounded versus a ziz-zag at the base. The shoots have a good flavor.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Moderate | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 27 Feet | 1.3 Inches | Green with Yellow Groove | Green |
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Phyllostachys Atrovaginata "Incense Bamboo"
Phyllostachys Atrovaginata Incense Bamboo has a wax on the surface with a fragrance like that of sandalwood. During the summer months if you rub your fingers along the culms you well get the scent of Sandlewood. This bamboo has air canals in the rhizomes and roots so that it can handle wet soils. Phyllostachys Atrovaginata is a straight bamboo with limbs that run almost perpendicular to the culm. It has a darker foliage than many bamboos and is very hardy.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Low Temps | Moderate | -10 Degrees F | Full Sun | 35 Feet | 2.8 Inches | Grey - Green | Green |
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Phyllostachys Aurea "Golden Bamboo"
Golden bamboo is one of the best bamboos for screens. Growing very dense with limbs all the way to the ground, it forms a dense grove. This bamboo is commonly used for fishing poles. The distorted nodes on the base make an ideal handhold.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Drought | Moderate | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 27 Feet | 1.8 Inches | Golden - Green | Green |
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Phyllostachys Aurea "Dr. Don"
Very much like Golden Bamboo. Growing very dense with limbs all the way to the ground, it forms a dense grove. This bamboo is less hardy than other Phyllostachys Aureas and is slower to spread. Dr. Don is only evergreen to 10 degrees F. The culms have a blue wax in the first 4 months then fades to green.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Drought | Slow | 10 Degrees F | Full Sun | 27 Feet | 1.8 Inches | Blue - Green | Green |
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Phyllostachys Aurea "Flavescens Inversa"
Very much like Golden Bamboo with the exception of the culms being green with a yellow groove. Like golden bamboo this variety grows very dense with limbs all the way to the ground, it forms a dense grove. This bamboo is slower to spread than Golden Bamboo but is more tolerant of some shade than other Phyllostachys Aureas.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Drought | Slow | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 27 Feet | 1.8 Inches | Green with Yellow Grooves | Green |
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Phyllostachys Aurea "Koi"
Very much like Golden Bamboo. Growing very dense with limbs all the way to the ground, it forms a dense grove. This bamboo is slower to spread than Golden Bamboo. The leaves are variegated with green and white stripes. This bamboo is the reverse of Phyllostachys Aureas Flavescens Inversa in which yellow culms has a green groove.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Drought | Moderate | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 27 Feet | 1.8 Inches | Yellow with Green Grooves | Green with White Stripes |
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Phyllostachys Aureosulcata "Alata"
Phyllostachys Aureosulcata "Alata" "Crookstem Bamboo" is very much like Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Yellow Groove. It has 2 inch green culms with occasional zig-zag stems at the base. The main difference is the lack of the yellow groove. Complimentary to Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Aureocaulis, Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Harbin Inversa or Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Spectabilis Green Groove. Prefers partial shade and semi-moist soil.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Low Temps | Fast | -5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 45 Feet | 2.2 Inches | Solid Green Zig-Zag | Green |
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Phyllostachys Aureosulcata "Aureocaulis"
Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Aureocaulis is often referred to as "Golden Crookstem Bamboo". It has yellow orange culms that turn red in full sun like Spectabilis. Complimentary to Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Spectabilis Green Groove.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Low Temps | Fast | -5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 26 Feet | 1.5 Inches | Yellow with Green Stripes | Green |
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Phyllostachys Aureosulcata "Harbin"
Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Harbin has multiple vertical ridges instead of just the normal groove of most Phyllostachys. After a short time the culms develop numerous yellow stripes on the top of the ridges, random and colorful patterns. Like all forms of Phyllostachys aureosulcata, it can have many culms with sharp bends near the base, but is very erect and makes a good hedge or screen.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Low Temps | Fast | -5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 26 Feet | 1.5 Inches | Green with Multiple Grooves | Green |
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Phyllostachys Aureosulcata "Harbin Inversa"
Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Harbin Inversa does not have the multiple vertical ridges instead has the normal groove of most Phyllostachys. There are random green stripes down its yellow stem. Like all forms of Phyllostachys aureosulcata, it can have many culms with sharp bends near the base, but is very erect and makes a good hedge or screen.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Low Temps | Fast | -5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 26 Feet | 1.5 Inches | Yellow with Random Green Stripes | Green |
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Phyllostachys Aureosulcata "Spectabilis"
Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Spectabilis has yellow canes with green grooves the reverse of Yellow Groove Bamboo. Young new culms can turn shades of burgundy red when exposed to sun. It grows well in full sun to part shade. This bamboo is excellent for hedges, containers, or a specimen planting.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Low Temps | Fast | -5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 26 Feet | 1.5 Inches | Yellow with Green Grooves | Green |
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Phyllostachys Aureosulcata "Yellow Groove"
Phyllostachys Aureosulcata is often referred to as "Crookstem Bamboo" or Yellow Groove. It has 2 inch green culms with a yellow groove and occasional zig-zag stems at the base. Complimentary to Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Spectabilis Green Groove. Prefers partial shade and semi-moist soil.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Low Temps | Fast | -5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 45 Feet | 2.2 Inches | Green with Yellow Grooves | Green |
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Phyllostachys Bambusoides "Japanese Timber"
Japanese Timber is the third largest running bamboos next to Phyllostachys Moso and Phyllostachys Vivax. The culms can be as large as 6 inches and 72 feet tall. This bamboo as well as other Bambusoides bamboos has excellent wood quality for crafts and other wood work.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Slow | 5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 72 Feet | 6 Inches | Green and Thick Walled | Green |
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Phyllostachys Bambusoides "Castillon"
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Castillon has yellow canes with green grooves like Spectabilis and Koi as well as green and white variegated leaves. The leaves are larger than Spectabilis. Like Spectabilis young new culms can turn shades of burgundy red when exposed to sun but are a little thicker. It grows well in full sun. This bamboo has excellent wood quality for crafts and other wood work.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Slow | 5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 35 Feet | 2 Inches | Yellow with Green Grooves | Green with White Stripes |
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Phyllostachys Bambusoides "Marliac"
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Marliac has green wrinkled culms like Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Harbin giving it a curdoroy texture. The leaves are pale green. It grows well in full sun. This bamboo as well as other Bambusoides bamboos has excellent wood quality for crafts and other wood work.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Slow | 5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 25 Feet | 1.5 Inches | Green Culms with Multiple Grooves | Green |
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Phyllostachys Bambusoides "Tanakae"
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Tanakae has green culms with dark brown to purple spots resembling Phyllostachys Nigra Bory or Leapard skin Bamboo. The leaves are pale green. It grows well in full sun. This bamboo as well as other Bambusoides bamboos has excellent wood quality for crafts and other wood work.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Slow | 5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 45 Feet | 3 Inches | Green with Purple Spots | Green |
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Phyllostachys Bambusoides "White Crookstem"
Like other Bambusoides, this bamboo has excellent quality wood for crafts. Older culms develop a white powder on the stems. Shoots need to be cooked before eating.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Slow | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 48 Feet | 3 Inches | Green with White powder | Green |
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Phyllostachys Bissetii "David Bisset"
Phyllostachys Bissetii has dark green culms with dark green leaves. This bamboo is very hardy and can create a full screen in a short amount of time. Heavy white powder on the new culms quickly fades to dark olive green.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Low Temps | Fast | -10 Degrees F | Full Sun | 40 Feet | 2 Inches | Dark Green to Golden | Dark Green |
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Phyllostachys Bissetii "David Bisset Dwarf"
Phyllostachys Bissetii Dwarf form is very similar to regular Phyllostachys Bissetii in which it has dark green culms with dark green leaves but this form only grows to about 18 feet tall with 1 inch thick culms. This variety also differs from the standard Phyllostachys Bissetii by being slightly hardier and having patches on the culms.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Low Temps | Fast | -10 Degrees F | Full Sun | 18 Feet | 1 Inch | Dark Green to Golden | Dark Green |
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Phyllostachys Dulcis "Sweet Shoot"
Young culms of the Phyllostachys Dulcis Sweet Shoot have a coating of white powder. It gets very thick canes for its comparatively short height with some of the culms curving upward. Some culms have a light yellow green striping. This bamboo has shoots that can be eaten raw giving its nick name "Sweet Shoot Bamboo". This bamboo will create a screen in a short amount of time but will need constantly moist soil since this bamboo is not drought tolerant.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Slow | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 40 Feet | 2.8 Inches | Green thick arching culms | Green |
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Phyllostachys Edulis "Moso"
This is the largest bamboo grown with heights over 70 feet and culm diameter of up to 7 inches. New culms have a slight coating of fine hair. It is one of the most used bamboos for food, timber, paper, plywood, flooring and crafts.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Mites | Slow | 5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 75 Feet | 7 Inches | Green thick culms | Small Green Leaves |
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Phyllostachys Heteroclada "Purpurata"
Also known as water bamboo. This bamboo has air canals in the rhizomes and roots so that it can handle wet soils. Phyllostachys Heterocada has slender cums with a zig-zag growth. The leaves are narrow medium green with a weeping habbit to give it a fountain like appearance.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Wet Sites | Moderate | 5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 18 Feet | 0.8 Inches | Slender Zig-Zag Green | Narrow medium green leaves. |
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Phyllostachys Heteroclada "Solid Stem"
Like Phyllostachys Heteroclada Purpurata. This bamboo has air canals in the rhizomes and roots so that it can handle wet soils. The culms do not have the zig-zag near the base but is solid. The leaves are narrow medium green with a weeping habbit to give it a fountain like appearance.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Wet Sites | Moderate | -5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 24 Feet | 1.3 Inches | Solid Base Green Culms | Narrow light green leaves. |
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Phyllostachys Humulis
This is the 2nd shortest of all Phyllostachys next to the dwarf henon. Young culms emerge dark red to purple, turning green to orange/yellow in full sun. This short bamboo makes an excellent hedge with dense foliage starting low on the culms.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Heavy Pruning | Moderate | 3 Degrees F | Full Sun | 20 Feet | 1 Inch | Short Orange | Small olive green leaves. |
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Phyllostachys Iridescens
The coloration on the lower part of the stems are unique by having yellow, green and violet stripes at the base. This bamboo is very similar in coloration as with the Phyllostachys Violascens. Iridescens is more upright and has stronger wood. This bamboo has good tasting shoots as well.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Moderate | 3 Degrees F | Full Sun | 40 Feet | 2.8 Inches | Green/Yellow/Violet Striping | Green |
Further research is needed to determine shooting time and hardiness as this is a new variety to this area.
Phyllostachys kwangsiensis
Very similar to Phyllostachys Moso with a light fuzz on the culms. It is said to grow better in areas with cool summers. This bamboo handles cold better than Moso. Specifications are limited as this bamboo species has just recovered from flowering.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Moderate | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 40 Feet | 2+ Inches? | Green with light fuzz | Green |
Further research is needed to determine shooting time and hardiness as this is a new variety to this area.
Phyllostachys Mannii Decora
Phyllostachys Mannii Decora is also known as Beautiful Bamboo. This bamboo has very straight upright culms with masses of drooping foliage and shiny dark green leaves. The new shoots have colorful culm sheaths with tones of lavender, orange, and green aligned in vertical arrangement on the outer covering of the young culms This bamboo can handle extreme heat and cold as well as drought to create a full screen in a short amount of time. This bamboo also has excellent wood quality.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Extreme Temps and Drought | Fast | -5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 30 Feet | 2.5 Inches | Green Polished look. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Nidularia
Like Phyllostachys Heteroclada and Phyllostachys Atrovaginata, this bamboo has air canals inside the rhizome making it tolerant of wet soil. The culms are unique in the fact that the internodes are larger than the rest of the culms.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Wet Sites | Fast | 5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 33 Feet | 1.5 Inches | Green with Large Nodes | Green |
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Phyllostachys Nigra "Black Bamboo"
Interesting bamboo with shoots that start out green, then age to a nice, dark ebony black with age. Black Bamboo is perennially attractive. Its black, slightly rough culms, smallish dark green leaves, strength, and size are remarkable. This is one of the most popular temperate bamboo plants on the market.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Slow | 5 Degrees F | Part Sun | 30 Feet | 2 Inches | Green turning Black. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Nigra Bory "Snake Skin"
Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory' differs from Phyllostachys Nigra by growing larger, taller and more upright. Culms emerge green and with age develop blotches or spots of black and brown or purple. The culms never turn completely black. The wood is of good quality and can be used for crafts.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Moderate | 0 Degrees F | Part Sun | 50 Feet | 3 Inches | Green with Dark Spots. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Nigra Daikokuchiku "Giant Black"
Phyllostachys nigra Daikokuchiku or Giant Black Bamboo is from California and larger than Phyllostachys Nigra. As with Phyllostachys Nigra Hale the new culms turn black sooner than Phyllostachys Nigra usually in the first year.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Moderate | 0 Degrees F | Part Sun | 57 Feet | 3.3 Inches | Green turning Black Fast. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Nigra Hale "Dwarf Black"
The 'Hale' clone is similar to Phyllostachys Nigra but smaller and reported to be hardier. Culms of this bamboo turn black sooner than other forms. Canes are consistently solid black, even in the young plants. Grows about 20 tall and is hardy to -5 degrees and needs half to full day sun. Good in pots or in the ground as a hedge.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Moderate | 0 Degrees F | Part Sun | 20 Feet | 1.5 Inches | Green turning Black Fast. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Nigra Henon "Giant Gray"
Also known as giant Blue Henon is related to black bamboo and the most vigorous of the Phyllostachys Nigras. Grows to 60 feet and reaches 4.5 inches in diameter. Culms are have a light blue / gray wax coating with masses of dark green leaves. The culms are thin walled, but the wood is very good.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Moderate | 0 Degrees F | Part Sun | 65 Feet | 4.5 Inches | Green - Greyish - Blue. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Nigra Megurochiku "Black Groove"
Phyllostachys nigra Megurochiku or Phyllostachys Nigra Black Groove has black grooves on yellow / gray / green canes.The wood is of high quality and can be used for crafts. Grows taller than other Phyllostachys Nigras.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Moderate | 3 Degrees F | Part Sun | 54 Feet | 3.5 Inches | Green with a Dark Groove. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Nuda
Phyllostachys Nuda is one of the most cold hardy of the large running bamboos. New culms up to 2 inches emerge purplish green then matures to a golden - gray color. Some culms develop a zig-zag shape at the base. This bamboo has an excellent quality of wood for crafts.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Low Temps | Moderate | -15 Degrees F | Full Sun | 34 Feet | 1.8 Inches | Green with white rings. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Parvifolia "Anji Golden"
This bamboo is gaining in popularity due to the unique look of small leaves with large culms. Similar in appearance to Moso and Incense Bamboo. The new culms are dark green with a white ring under the node. The culm sheaths are a light brown with reddish light vertical striation.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Low Temps | Moderate | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 40 Feet | 4 Inches | Green with white rings. | Small Green Leaves |
Further research is needed to determine shooting time and hardiness as this is a new variety to this area.
Phyllostachys Rubromarginata "Red Margin"
Phyllostachys Rubromarginata Red Margin is derived from the beautiful red markings on the new spring shoots. The canes are great for use in arts and crafts. The hard wood of this species make it an excellent timber bamboo. The long inter nodal spaces can reach up to 22 inches on mature canes. This bamboo is also tolerant of cold temperatures and will make a great screening bamboo in colder climates.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Low Temps | Fast | -5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 60 Feet | 3 Inches | Yellow - Green Culms. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Violascens "Violet Bamboo"
This bamboo is sometimes striped with brownish purple or striped with gold or yellow. The new culms start out dark or violet and lightens up as well as become more striped with age. It spreads vigorously and shoots early. The walls are thin canes break under the weight of the snow. This bamboo is great as a screen or accent grove.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Fast | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 20 Feet | 2 Inches | Violet with Yellow Stripes. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Viridis "Robert Young"
Phyllostachys viridis 'Robert Young' is a slow running bamboo that reaches 25 to 30 feet tall with up to 3 inch wide yellow culms with random green stripes. The new culms emerge a pea green color with culm sheaths speckled with dark brown spots. This bamboo has dense green leaves.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Slow | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 47 Feet | 3 Inches | Yellow with Green Stripes. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Vivax
Phyllostachys Vivax is the second largest bamboos sold in the today. It's culms are green with white bands around each internode. Mature height will be 40 to 70 ft with culm diameters of 3" to 5" depending on climate. The wood is thin and breaks under snow and ice as well as high winds but replenishes damaged culms in the following spring.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Fast | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 70 Feet | 5 Inches | Green with White Rings. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Vivax Aureocaulis "Golden"
Like Vivax Phyllostachys Vivax 'Aureocaulis' or Golden vivax is the second largest bamboos sold in the today. It is a majestic bamboo with towering golden yellow culms with random green stripes. Like other large yellow bamboos, Phyllostachys Vivax 'Aureocaulis' does best in sunny locations. Mature height will be 40 to 70 ft with culm diameters of 3" to 5" depending on climate. The wood is thin and breaks under snow and ice as well as high winds but replenishes damaged culms in the following spring.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Fast | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 70 Feet | 5 Inches | Yellow with Green Stripes. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Vivax "Huangwenzhu"
Phyllostachys Vivax "Huangwenzhu" is a green culm bamboo with yellow grooves. Similar to Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Yellow groove but without the zig zag at the base of the stems. Mature height will be 40 to 70 ft with culm diameters of 3" to 5" depending on climate.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Fast | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 70 Feet | 5 Inches | Green with Yellow Groove. | Green |
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Phyllostachys Vivax "Huangwenzhu Inversa"
Like Phyllostachys Vivax 'Aureocaulis' or Golden vivax this bamboo has towering golden yellow culms with random green stripes but the grooves are green like Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Spectabilis. Phyllostachys Vivax 'Aureocaulis' does best in sunny locations. Mature height will be 40 to 70 ft with culm diameters of 3" to 5" depending on climate.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Fast | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 70 Feet | 5 Inches | Yellow/Green Groove and Stripes. | Green |
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Semiarundinaria Fastuosa "Temple Bamboo"
Red Fastuosa or Temple Bamboo is one of the more majestic of the bamboos in appearance by having a very upright and stately look. Temple bamboo has short limbs and very tall and straight canes giving it a bottle brush look. The sheaths are somewhat persistent giving the grove an eye catching look during the spring and summer. The nodes and lower part of the culms take on a reddish purple color. I have found this to be a fast spreader.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Fast | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 30 Feet | 1.5 Inches | Green turning Purple-Red | Green |
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Semiarundinaria Fastuosa Viridis "Green Temple"
Green Temple Bamboo is similar in appearance Temple Bamboo with the exception of having longer branches and the culms remain deep green. This bamboo has been known to be more vigorous as well to give you a tall upright screen faster.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Fast | 0 Degrees F | Full Sun | 30 Feet | 1.5 Inches | Green | Green |
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Semiarundinaria Okuboi
A nice medium to tall screening bamboo with nice wide leaves to create a full screen. Like other Semiarundinaria bamboos this is a quick spreading bamboo.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Fast | 5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 25 Feet | 1.5 Inches | Green | Wide and Green |
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Semiarundinaria Yashadake "Kimmei"
A very attractive medium to tall growing screening bamboo. The culms are yellow with green grooves and the leaves have some variegation of green and yellow stripes. In full sun the culms will have red highlights like other yellow stemmed bamboos. Like Semiarundinaria Fastuosa and Okuboi this is a quick spreading bamboo.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Fast | 5 Degrees F | Full Sun | 25 Feet | 1.5 Inches | Yellow / Green Groove | Green / Faint Yellow Stripes |
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Sinobambusa Tootsik "Albostriata"
A vigorous growing tall screening bamboo with beautiful pom pom tufts of variegated leaves of cream and white. Great for a medium to tall sized screen but will need some protection in zone 7 and colder.
| Tolerates | Spread | Min. Temp | Light | Height | Culm Diameter | Culm Features | Leaf Features |
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| Non Extremes | Fast | 10 Degrees F | Part Sun | 30 Feet | 1.5 Inches | Green Yellow | Green and Cream Stripes |
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