& nursery
Medium to Large Running Bamboo
We have a limited supply of bamboo and we may be out of certain varieties depending on the season. Prices are subject to changes based on availability and season.
Borinda angustissima
Hardiness: 15 F
Maximum Height: 12-20 feet
Maximum Diameter: 0.5”
The graceful weeping willow of bamboos, this bamboo thrives in a cool
place sheltered from wind and afternoon sun.
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Borinda boliana
Hardiness: 10 F
Maximum Height: 24 feet
Maximum Diameter: 1.5”
Allow ample space for this fast growing bamboo.
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Hibonobambusa tranquilans 'Shiroshima'
Hardiness: 0 F
Maximum Height: 16 feet
Maximum Diameter: 1"
Exotic look with large highly variegated leaves. Thought to be a
natural hybrid from Northern Japan. Some leaves
acquire a violet hue when grown in sun.
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Himalayacalamus asper
Maximum Height: 20 Feet
Maximum Diameter: 1.5"
Hardiness: 20 F
This is a really beautiful shade loving plant. Culms can become maroon colored in sun
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Himalayacalamus falconeri
Hardiness: 20 F
Maximum Height: 20 Feet
Beautiful lush green leaves, erect with green culms.
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Himalayacalamus falconeri ‘Damacapa’
Hardiness: 20 F
Maximum Height: 20 feet
Commonly known as Candy Cane Bamboo due to its striking colors.
Red and yellow canes have subtle yet effective dark green striping.
Not recommended indoors
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Phyllostachys atrovaginata 'Incense Bamboo'
Hardiness: -10 F
Height: 30 feet
Maximum Diameter: 3"
Previously named ‘Congesta’, this bamboo is prized in landscaping
for its rapid growth andits large stem diameter relative to its height
giving it large bamboo ‘looks’ without the huge plant size.
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Phyllostachys aurea ‘Holochrysa’
Height: 15-20 feet
Maximum Diameter: 1.25"
Compressed internodes give this golden bamboo it's unique look
"Holochrysa" makes an excellent privacy screen.
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Phyllostachys aurea 'Flavescens Inversa’
Hardiness: 0 F
Maximum Height: 27 feet
Maximum Diameter: 1.25"
An attractive variant of golden, but with green sulcus stripes.
Limb up for best display of decorative culms.
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Phyllostachys aurea ‘Golden’
Hardiness: 5 F
Maximum Height: 30 feet
Maximum Diameter: 1.25”
Also known as golden bamboo
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Phyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Aureocaulus’
Hardiness: -10 F
Maximum Height: 25-30 feet
Maximum Diameter: 2”
‘Golden Crookstem Bamboo'
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Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'
Hardiness: -15 F
Maximum Height: 28 feet
Maximum Diameter: 2"
Spectacular--erect, showy yellow culms with a dark green sulcus.
When grown in sun the yellow culms turn violet/red in spring.
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Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Yellow Groove’
Hardiness: -12 F
Maximum Height: 25 feet
Maximum Diameter: 2.5"
“Yellow Grove” – fast growing, extremely hardy, erect bamboo.
Features yellow sulcus striping on dark green stems. Frequently
grows with a zigzag near the base.
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Phyllostachys bambusoidies 'All Gold'
Hardiness: 5 F
Maximum Height: 35 feet
Maximum Diameter: 2.5"
High quality wood with the best golden color. Slow to achieve full size
but worth the wait.
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Phyllostachys bambusoidies ‘Castillon’
Hardiness: 5 F
Maximum Height: 30 feet
Maximum Diameter: 2.5”
One of the finest ornamental bamboos, Castillon
is bright yellow with highly contrasting green stripes. The leaves are
also wonderfully variegated.
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Phyllostachys bambusoidies 'Japanese Timber'
Hardiness: 5 F
Maximum Height: 70 feet
Maximum Diameter: 5"
“Madake” or “Japanese Timber Bamboo” – The strongest of all
North American timber bamboos. Grows straight and strong.
It is the preferred construction bamboo in Japan.
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Phyllostachys bissetii
Hardiness: -20 F
Maximum Height: 30 feet
Maximum Diameter: 2"
Fast growing, very dark green. It's rapid growth and dense
habit make it a strong privacy barrier.It is among the
hardiest large bamboos.
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Phyllostachys edulis 'Moso'
Hardiness: 5 F
Maximum Height: 60 feet
Maximum Diameter: 6"
Also called Ph. Heterocycla pubescens. Moso is the largest hardy
timber bamboo and arguably the most beautiful. In addition to its
grand, straight culms, Moso features masses of delicate leaves which
add to its unique look. Very slow growing in the Northwest.
New culms are covered with velvety hairs that disappear with time.
Moso is widely prized for its food quality of its shoots.
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Phyllostachys humilis
Hardiness: 0 F
Maximum Height: 17 feet
Maximum Diameter: 1"
Good substitute for aurea. Rapid growing to fifteen feet.
A graceful olive culmed bamboo.
Culms darken to near black with age.
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Phyllostachys nigra ‘Black Bamboo’
Hardiness: 0 F
Maximum Height: 30 feet
Maximum Diameter: 2"
‘Black bamboo’ emerges green and gradually changes to
jet black after two years. Excellent for hedges,
individual plantings, & craftwood.
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Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory'
Hardiness: 5 F
Maximum Height: 50 feet
Maximum Diameter: 3"
‘Black Spot’ like nigra, but larger and more vigorous.
Culms are marked with black spots, excellent in
construction & craft work.
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Phyllostachys nigra 'Megurochiku’
Hardiness: 5 F
Maximum Height: 40 feet
Maximum Diameter: 3.0"
This form of Nigra features a dark brown stripe on the
sulcus and smaller shimmering leaves.
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Phyllostachys rubromarginata
Hardiness: -5 F
Max height: 60 feet
Maximum Diameter: 2”
Fast grower with red margins that appear on new shoots.
The height and flexibility of rubromarginata make it an excellent windbreak.
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Phyllostachys viridis ‘Robert Young’
Hardiness: 0 F
Maximum Height: 35 feet
Maximum Diameter: 3”
New culms are green turning to yellow as they mature.
Often exhibiting random dark green stripes. Full sun, generally slow to spread.
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Phyllostachys vivax
Hardiness: 5 F
Maximum Height: 60 feet
Maximum Diameter: 5"
Vivax is probably the largest bamboo growing in the Northwest. Moso
might eventually equalit in size here but it grows so much more slowly
that we will be a long time finding out. Vivax features a robust thick stemmed
look and grows quickly to great size. Despite its sturdy look,
Vivax is not strong and fails quickly under snow load.
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Phyllostachys vivax ‘Aureocaulis'
Hardiness: -5 F
Maximum Height: 60 feet
Maximum Diameter: 4"
‘Golden Vivax’ is simply gorgeous. It combines the great size and beauty of green Vivax with
stunning bright greenon gold striping. It’s probably the most spectacular of all temperate bamboo.
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Phyllostachys vivax ‘Huangwenzhu’
Hardiness: -5 to -9 F
Maximum Height: 45-70 feet
Maximum Diameter: 3-5”
Common name Yellow Groove Vivax
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Semiarundinaria fastuosa 'Viridis'
Hardiness: 5 F
Maximum Height: 20 feet
Maximum Diameter: 1.5"
Hardy and dense. Makes a great midsize hedge/screen.
Upright, dark green foliage takes topping well.
Good in containers.
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Semiarundinaria yashadake 'Kimmei'
Hardiness: 0 F
Maximum Height: 17 feet
Maximum Diameter: 1"
Vigorous large leafed bamboo; it's yellow culms have
green grooves. When grown in sun, the culms turn
beautifully red at summer's end.