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Timber
Bamboo
Here are the giants ranging from 40 to 100 feet at maturity with culm diameters
of 3 to 7 inches. The clumping timber bamboos can be grown in a relatively
small space, but give the running bamboos ample room. As they become established,
they all increase in size very rapidly. These all do best in full sun. They
grow to the mature sizes shown only in the warmer zones.
To order
any bamboo click on the underlined name
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Height 65 ft Diam 4 in Hardy to 20F Zones 8-10 Full sun Clumping CODE BAED $50 |
Bambusa
edulis -
A semi-tropical clumping bamboo from Taiwan, a giant grown for the quality
of its edible shoots and its handsome large, dark green leaves. Looks
good as a potted plant, kept to 10-15 feet. Gallon
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Height 55 ft Diam 4 in Hardy to 15F Zones 8-10 Full sun Clumping CODE BAOL $50 |
Bambusa
oldhamii -
GIANT TIMBER BAMBOO - A semi-tropical clumping bamboo that rapidly increases
in size This species has erect, light green, thick-walled culms, a columnar
habit, short branches and wide leaves. If your climate will support
it and you want a very large bamboo that will not spread, this is for
you. Photo courtesy of Bamboo World of Australia Gallon
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Height 40 ft Diam 4 in Hardy to 0F Zones 7-10 Full to half sun Running CODE PHDU |
Phyllostachys dulcis -SWEETSHOOT BAMBOO- The shoots are particularly free of acrid taste; hence the name. The best for eating. A green bamboo with massive canes. Looks great near water. One of the most desireable timber bamboos which, for some reason, is often overlooked; hardier and much easier to grow than Moso. Large plants in gallon pots |
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Height
75 ft
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Phyllostachys heterocycla pubescens - MOSO - The most valuable commercial bamboo crop in China.You saw it in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".Grown for both the quality of the wood and the edible shoots. Does not tolerate late freezes. Does best in the southern states. These grow into true giants. Also known as Phyllostachys edulis. Although they are hardy to 0F, they do better where the temperature does not go below about 10F.
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Height
65 ft Diam 4 in Hardy to 0F Zones 7-10 Full to half sun Running CODE PHNIH $40 |
Phyllostachys nigra ‘Henon’. A vigorous green, not black in spite of the name, bamboo. As the grove matures the culms assume a gray-blue cast giving the grove an attractive ghostly appearance. If I could grow but one bamboo this would be it – but I’m in Zone 5. Too cold. This photo was taken near Savannah, Georgia. Six inch pot |
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Height 55 ft Diam 4 in Hardy to -5F Zones 6-10 Full to half sun Running CODE PHRU |
Phyllostachys
rubromarginata
- Excellent wind tolerance and a vigorous bamboo. Good choice for a
difficult site. Fine for both wood and shoot (edible) production. A
great timber bamboo for cooler climates. Six inch pot |
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Height 70 ft Diam 5 in Hardy to -5F Zones 6-10 Full to half sun Running CODE PHVI |
Phyllostachys
vivax -
A green timber bamboo with walls thinner than many of the other timber
bamboos. Young culms have a white band at each node. The color of the
culms is gray-green when mature. Seven inch pot. These are large specimens
so shippimg is $12/plant
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Height 70 ft Diam 5 in Hardy to -5F Zones 6-10 Full to half sun Running CODE PHVAUI $65 |
Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis - This one is a beauty. The culms are yellow with the occasional green stripe. The leaves are dark green and are also lightly striped. Little known in this country but popular in Europe. This plant sold at auction for $3000 several years ago; we are one of the few sources for this plant in the US. Works well as a houseplant if you have the ceilings for it. These are large specimens so shippimg is $12/plant
To order Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis
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