This group of bamboo reach heights that are suitable for screening purposes, hedges, small space specimens, foundation planting, and large pots.

Arundinaria gigantea (seedlings from KY. USA native!)-RIVER CANE
Seedlings grown from the native North American bamboo known as CANE BRAKE. These may get larger than noted. Use for native plantings in the Southeast to Indiana and Ohio.
sun   20'   1"   -10 F   6-10   R

Bambusa chungii
The blue culmed sub-tropical bamboo of choice. Gardens are enhanced by the magnetic attraction of this spectacular beauty. Surprisingly hardy.
sun   30'   2"   21 F   9-10   C

Bambusa dissimulator
A medium height sub-tropical clumper with fine leaves. When larger it will have striped culms on the basal internodes. One of thehardiest subtropicals
sun   35'   2 1/2"   15 F   9-10   C
Bambusa dolichomerithalla 'Silverstripe'
A beautiful bamboo from Taiwan. This cultivar has waxy green culms striped with silver
sun   35'   2"   25 F   9-10   C

Bambusa malingensis
A medium height sub-tropical clumper with attractive form. Appears to tolerate coastal conditions well.
sun   35'   2 1/2"   20 F   9-10   C

Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' - ALPHONSE KARR, SUHOW-CHIKU
One of the hardiest sub-tropicals to cold. It has yellow culms striped with green. The new shoots and culms are tinged with pink.
sun   20'   1 1/2"   12 F   8-10   C

Bambusa multiplex 'Green Alphonse Karr'
Reverse striping: green culms striped with yellow. Green color is enhanced in a partial shade location.
sun   20'   1 1/2"   12 F   8-10   C

Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf' - FERNLEAF BAMBOO
Miniature leaves make the variety of bamboo attractive. Good hedge.
sun   20'   1/2"   12 F   8-10   C

Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf Stripestem' - FERNLEAF BAMBOO
Culms are reddish and yellowish striped with green, otherwise the same as fernleaf.
sun   12'   1/2"   12 F   8-10   C

Bambusa multiplex 'Golden Goddess' - GOLDEN GODDESS
A smaller growing variety with big green leaves. The culms are yellowish green.
sun   10'   1/2"   12 F   8-10   C

Bambusa multiplex 'Silverstripe' - SILVERSTRIPE
Most of the leaves are striped in white. Many of the green culms have white stripes.
sun   35'   1 1/2"   12 F   8-10   C

Bambusa multiplex 'Stripe Stem Fernleaf' - SILVERSTRIPE
Leaves are green. Many of the yellowishand pinkish culms have yellow stripes.
sun   20'   1 1/2"   12 F   8-10   C

Bambusa pervariabilis
A thick walled culm and medium size bamboo with yellowish striped culms. Often planted as a utility bamboo for production of farm tool handles and poles.
sun   35'   2 1/2"   20 F   9-10   C

Bambusa vulgaris 'Wamin'
A highly ornamental but much shorter form of the giant size species. Often grown in Chinese gardens for its swollen nodes which when mature look like a stack of balls.
sun  16'   2 1/2"   30 F   10   C

Bambusa vulgaris 'Wamin Striata'
Same as above but with light green swollen lower internodes striped with dark green. Also highly ornamental.
sun  16'   2 1/2"   30 F   10   C

Bashania fargesia - FA SHI LIAO ZHU
A long leaved, pretty and useful temperate bamboo from China. Used for paper making, construction and framework.
sun   20'   2"   0 F   7-10   R

Cephalostachym pergracile
An attractive garden tropical loved for leafless lower erect culms supporting a  nice rack of large green leaves.  Outstanding also for the bronzy-orangish culm sheaths over green cums. Used in SE Asia for splitting and weaving mats to cooking rice for a unique flavor.
sun   30'   2"   32 F   10-11   C

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis -SQUARE STEM BAMBOO, HOUCHIKU, SHIKAKUDAKE
The bamboo known for a naturally squared culm shape. The other quality is the tiered arrangement of the leafy branches giving a neat appearance as if groomed.
1/2   25'   1 1/2"   15 F   8-10   R

Chimonobambusa tumidissinoda -syn. Ch. tumidinoda (Qiongzhuea) - WALKING STICK BAMBOO
A pretty utility bamboo from China. Long used for making unique walking canes with the exaggerated nodes. These are really big nodes!
1/2   20'   1 1/4"   10 F    8-10    R
Dendrocalamus minor 'Amoenus'
A tidy tropical with pretty culms of pale green and dark green stripes. Highly ornamental where a smaller sized clumper is needed in warm and sunny climates.
sun  25'   2"   25 F   9-10   C

Guadua paniculata
A small Guadua that looks very similar to Otatea from a distance. It is found in many tropical locations in the Americas. It is thorny. Its long necked rhizomes allow it to spread.
sun   30'   2.5"   30 F   10   R

Guadua longifolia
The foliage is long and narrow like Otatea. This bamboo inhabits river banks and is capable of stabilizing soil. The rhizomes are very long necked allowing it to pioneer soft river banks. Long stretches of river bank are covered with this species in Mexico.
sun   30'   2"   30 F   10   R

Hibanobambusa tranquilans 'Shiroshima'
The large 10" long leaves are beautifully striped with creamy variegation. The coming of cool weather tips the leaves with pink.
1/2   16'   1 1/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Otatea acuminata acuminata
The smaller more delicate cousin of aztecorum from Eastern Mexico.
sun   12'    3/4"   28 F   10   C

Otatea acuminata aztecorum - MEXICAN WEEPING BAMBOO
An interesting bamboo from Mexico with a full bodied habit and long narrow drooping leaves. It has a weeping form and light green color.
sun   20'   1 1/2"   20 F   9-10   C

Otatea acuminata 'Michoacan'
A different form with darker culms, more persistant culms sheath and a stiffer look to the leaves.
sun   15'    1"   28 F   10   C

Otatea fimbriata
This Otatea has longer and wider leaves. Up to foot long and 3/4" wide. The leaves hang downward but looks much more foliated than the typical form.
sun   14'    1"   24 F   9-10   C

Otatea glauca 'Mayan Silver'
A new species of Otatea named in 2004 although it was collected years ago by Gerald Bol and Dr. Lynn Clark in Chiapas, Mexico. It has hollow culms unlike the other Otateas. Culms are covered in a waxy powder giving it a silver look. Leaves are weeping and narrow. Mature size and hardiness is not truely known.
sun   20'    1 1/2"   28 F   10   C

Phyllostachys angusta - STONE BAMBOO
One of the best bamboo for making furniture. People overlook that many of the mid-size bamboos are used extensively for timber!
sun   22'   1 1/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys arcana - ARCANE BAMBOO
A medium sized bamboo known for its edible shoots and good weaving quality of the culms.
sun   27'   1 1/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys atrovaginata syn. Phyllostachys congesta- INCENSE BAMBOO
A nice looking and useful bamboo. Shoots are less acrid than most. Rubbing the culms releases a pleasing smell.
sun   35'   2 3/4"   -15 F   6-10   R

Phyllostachys aurea - GOLDEN BAMBOO, HOTEI-CHIKU
Probably America's best known bamboo. Used widely to build furniture. (see bookstore) Interesting convoluted internodes at the base of most culms. Drought tolerant.
sun   27'   1 3/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys aurea 'Albovariegata' - SHIMAHOTEI-CHIKU
Same as GOLDEN BAMBOO but the leaves are crisply striped with white variegation. Unfortunately a recent flowering of the variety has possibly taken it from cultivation.
sun   27'   1 3/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys aurea 'Flavescens inversa'
The same as GOLDEN BAMBOO but the culms are green with a yellow groove. The leaves are green.
sun   27'   1 3/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys aurea 'Holochrysa' - "GOLDEN" GOLDEN BAMBOO
The culms are almost orange. Severely lacking in any green color. The green is reserved for the leaves.
sun   27'   1 3/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys aurea 'Koi'
The same as GOLDEN BAMBOO but the culms turn yellow with a green sulcis. The leaves are green.
sun   27'   1 3/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys aurea 'Takemurai'
A form that lacks the swollen convoluted internodes of the species. In Japan, where this variety is found, it reaches larger size.
sun   35'   3"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys aureosulcata - YELLOW GROOVE BAMBOO
The culms are green with a yellow sulcis (groove). New shoots and culm sheaths can be purple.
sun   26'   1 3/4"   -10 F   6-10   R

Phyllostachys aureosulcata aureocaulis
All yellow culm variety. Sun makes the culms almost glow. Otherwise the same.
sun   26'   1 3/4"   -10 F   6-10   R

Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Harbin'
A cultivar with yellow culms and multiple thin vertical green stripes.
sun   26'   1 3/4"   -10 F   6-10   R

Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis' - GREEN GROOVE
The culm is yellow with a green groove. The spectacular part is the rosy-red tinting on the young culms and sun exposed old culms. The new shoots emerge with purple sheaths that show yellow internodes as the shoots elongate! Many leaves have a few variegated stripes. Quite showy.
sun   26'   1 3/4"   -10 F   6-10   R

Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Allgold'
Yellow culms with the occasional thin green stripe adorn this variety of P. bambusoides.
sun   35'   2"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Castillon' - KINMEI-CHIKU, CASTILLON BAMBOO
Not as big as MADAKE but is unusually attractive with yellow culms and a wide green sulcis. Some of the leaves have a creamy stripe.
sun   35'   2"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Castillon Inversa' -
Reversed color pattern on the culms. Green culms with a crisp yellow stripe in the groove.
sun   35'   2"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Golden Dwarf' - a Tradewinds cultivar
The seeds were collected at Hakone Gardens and germinated in 1990. This cultivar is shrublike and retains a golden color to leaves and canes.
sun   12'   1"   5 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Job's Spot'- a Tradewinds cultivar
The seeds were collected at Hakone Gardens and germinated in 1990. This cultivar is reaching good size. Named after the interesting culm sheath coloration of burgandy spots placed centrally 2/3 up from the base of the culm sheath.
sun   50'   4"   5 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Marliac'
An unusual variety for its deeply grooved culm. Not a tall grower like the green form but very useful.
sun   25   1.5"  5 F   7-10  

Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Rib Leaf'- a Tradewinds cultivar
The seeds were collected at Hakone Gardens and germinated in 1990. Unusaul leaves for a Phyllostachys! The leaves are short, wide and ribbed along the parallel venation. Appears to be capable of full size.
sun   50'   4"   5 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys bissetii - DAVID BISSET BAMBOO
A vigorous grower with greener leaves than Golden Bamboo. One of the first to send up shoots in the spring.
sun   23'   1"   -10 F   6-10   R

Phyllostachys decora - BEAUTIFUL BAMBOO
A particularly good choice for areas of extreme heat and cold. The new shoots are attractive with cream, purple and green outlines. The wood is of good quality for crafting.
sun   24'   1 1/4"   -5 F   6-10   R

Phyllostachys flexuosa - CROOKSTEM BAMBOO
As the name implies, some of the culms grow in a zig-zag pattern. The wood is heavy and hard. A fast grower. There are also green seedlings and a variegated form I have named 'Kimmei'.
sun   31'   2 3/4"   -10 F   6-10   R

Phyllostachys flexuosa 'kimmei'- a Tradewinds cultivar
A new Tradewinds cultivar raised from a 1992 seedling. New growth tip with white gradually greening to a variegated leaf. Yellow culms with a green groove. Appears to be as hardy and sizeable as the species.
sun   31'   2 3/4"   -10 F   6-10   R

Phyllostachys heteroclada 'Solidstem' -formerly named Phy. purpurata 'Solidstem'
Important for it's ability to grow under wetter conditions than most bamboo. This cultivar is nice for its solid culm below.
sun   18'   1"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys humilis - HIMEHA-CHIKU
A small running bamboo; maybe the smallest of the Phyllostachys. Looks nice green and lush. Good potted plant potential. A recent introduction.
sun   20'   1"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys meyeri - MEYER BAMBOO
Looks similar to GOLDEN BAMBOO without the shortened internodes. The wood is of the best quality.
sun   33'   2"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys nidularia - BIG NODE BAMBOO
The nodes are very swollen and protruding. The fresh bamboo shoots are reported to be especially free of acrid taste. sun   
sun   33'   1 1/2"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys nigra - KURO-CHIKU, BLACK BAMBOO
A graceful bamboo that performs best with a little shade. Leaves are a lighter green in more sun and a darker, lusher green in some shade. A good choice under deciduous trees. The culms start out green but turn to a solid black after a few years. One of our most popular sellers.
1/2   30'   2"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys nuda- NUDE SHEATH BAMBOO
Reportedly the hardiest of the running medium size bamboos. The new shoots are a smooth green. The new shoots are fine for eating. The culms mature into a very green and attractive stand. Excellent for crafting.
sun   34'   1 3/4"   -20 F   5-10   R

Phyllostachys nuda 'Localis'
Same as above in size and hardiness. The internodes near the base are blotched, striped or spotted dark purple. Excellent wood.
sun   34'   1 3/4"   -20 F   5-10   R

Phyllostachys platyglossa
Prized for its shoots in China. Fast grower. Long internodes.
sun   26'   1 1/2"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys violascens
Culms are dark violet when new then become striated with purple streaks later.
sun   26'   2"   0 F   7-10   R

Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens
A hardy and pretty bamboo with straight culms. The culms or of good quality for crafting or construction.
sun   35'   2"   -10 F   6-10   R

Pleioblastus amarus - KU ZHU
A large growing Pleiblastus used for umbrellas and poles in China. Shoots bitter.
1/2   16'   3/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Pleioblastus gramineus - TAIMIN-CHIKU, TA-MING
Native of mainland China and Ryukyu Islands. Grown for ornamental screens and hedges. It has a nice upright form for a bushy bamboo. Thick leaves tolerate coastal conditions.
sun   12'   1/2"   5 F   7-10   R

Pleioblastus hindsii -RAMROD BAMBOO
A tall and ornamental Pleioblastus from Southern China. The leaves are erect and thick. Tolerates wind well.  Introduced into many Asian botanic gardens for ornamental purposes.
1/2-sun     15'     1"   0 F    7-10    R

Pleioblastus linearis - RYUKYU-CHIKU, LINEAR-LEAF BAMBOO
The long thick leaves on short branches produce a leafy shrub. Hard to see the culms. Good for a hedge in windy areas. Native of Ryukyu Islands where it is used for fences and fish traps.
sun   14'   1"   5 F   7-10   R

Pleioblastus simonii - MEDAKE, CHUAN ZHU
A useful bamboo for making small items like cages, fishing rods, etc. becuase of its straight culms.
sun   20'   1 1/2"   -10 F   6-10   R

Pseudosasa cantori - TUO ZHU
Used for making furniture. Even joints with black wax above and below. Not much known about it. A new introduction.
1/2   16'   1 1/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Pseudosasa japonica - ARROW BAMBOO, YADAKE
As a teenager in Japan, I practiced Japanese archery with our landlord. The bow was made from Madake and the arrows from this bamboo. The upright culms and large drooping leaves make a tropical looking form. Good under trees, in pots and seacoast areas. Seedlings and older divisions in stock.
sun-1/2   18'   3/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Pseudosasa japonica 'Tsutsumiana'- GREEN ONION BAMBOO
THE CULMS SWELL BY THE NODE LIKE A GREEN ONION.
sun-1/2   18'   3/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Pseudosasa longiligula
Thick, tall culms with even joints make this a fine bamboo for making furniture in China. New introduction.
sun-1/2   26'   1 3/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Pseudosasa usawai
A nice screen bamboo from Taiwan.
sun-1/2   16'   3/4"   10 F   8-10   R  

Pseudosasa viridula
Long and wide green leaves. A very attractive new introduction. Culms have 3 branches. Great for ornamental screens!
1/2   18'   3/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Semiarundinaria fastuosa - NARIHIRA(-DAKE) BAMBOO, TEMPLE BAMBOO
The erect stature and tiered branches give this bamboo a handsome appearance. The straight culms turn reddish brown with age. Poor wood quality for crafters. The edible shoots are uniquely flavored. Good windbreak and sea coast bamboo.
sun   30'   1 1/2"   -5 F   6-10   R

Semiarundinaria fastuosa viridis -
Culms remain green. Looks the same as s. fastuosa.
sun   35'   1 1/2"   -5 F   6-10   R

Semiarundinaria makinoi
A smaller version of S. fastuosa but with unique characteristics like leaves which are rounded and not flat. Culms turn rosy-burgandy with age.
sun   16'   3/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Semiarundinaria okuboi (Semiarundinaia villosa) - BIRODONANARIHIRA
A fast spreading bamboo that has a shrubby mounding look from a distance. It has leaves that are very wide for their length. Good for use as a hedge and erosion control.
sun   25'   1 1/2"   0 F   7-10   R

Semiarundinaria yashadake kimmei
Culms are yellow with green grooves. Tends to get seasonal pink areas on the culm. Thin cream stripes on a few leaves.
sun   25'   1 1/2"   0 F   7-10   R

Sinobambusa intermedia - LIANG SHAN ZHU
Similar in appearance to the Semiarundinarias but the culm sheaths are quick to drop off. The internodes are up to 2 feet long. A waxy coating on the culm gives it a ghostly white internode that feels rough to the touch.
sun   16'   1"   10 F   8-10   R

Sinobambusa tootsik - CHINESE TEMPLE BAMBOO
The slender culms, graceful branches and distinct node contribute to the "Oriental" style of this attractive running bamboo.
sun   30'   1.5"   10 F   8-10

Sinobambusa tootsik 'Albostriata'
A variegated leaf form of the above bamboo. One of the few taller bamboos with such strongly variegated leaves. A slow grower.
sun   30'   1.5"   10 F   8-10

Yushania anceps 'Pitt White' - syn. Arundinaria anceps 'Pitt White'
A fine Himalayan bamboo that excels in a pot or outdoors. The narrow leaves hang down on arching branches creating the 'weeping' look. 'Pitt White' is a form from England.
1/2   12'   3/4"   0 F   7-10   R

Yushania brevipaniculata
It is from Sichuan, China growing in the forest understory. One of the main food species for the Giant Panda. Reportedly capable of growing in various soil types and a wide range of climates.
1/2   10'   1/2"   0 F   7-10   R

Yushania exilis
A smaller leaved and graceful forest understory bamboo from Sichuan, China. Grows in elevations from 3800-4300 feet.
1/2   10'   3/4"   10 F   8-10   R

Yushania maling - Arundinaria maling
A common bamboo in the Himalayas growing in the forest understory. It has much broader and larger leaves creating a bolder look.
1/2   12'   3/4"   0 F   7-10   R