
BAMBOO
Bambusa Multiplex
Multiplexes are known for the following: green-yellow color, “dwarf” status, upright branches, clumping ability and cold-hardiness.
Alphonse Karr: Bambusa Multiplex
-
Bright yellow with irregular dark green stripes
-
Can reach up to 40 feet
-
Cold-hardy down to the upper teens
-
Does well in an inside container in a well-lit area
-
Great for privacy hedges and screens
Green Hedge: Bambusa Multiplex
-
Bright green
-
Can reach up to 25 feet
-
Cold-hardy down to the upper teens
-
Known for thicker culms and erect standing
-
Great for dense screens
Golden Goddess: Bambusa Multiplex
-
Bright golden color
-
Maximum height is 10 feet
-
Cold-hardy down to upper teens
-
Fast-growing and remains well-clustered
-
Creates a beautiful, golden screen
Bambusa Textilis
These varieties are well-suited for wind and privacy screens. They are deep green and slightly arch at their apex.
Dwarf Textilis: Bambusa Textilis
-
Rich, deep garden
-
Maximum height is 20 feet
-
Cold-hardy down to the upper teens
-
Beautiful canes are perfect for a smaller yard
-
Can creates a lush privacy screen
Maculata: Bambusa Textilis
-
Deep green with smooth culms
-
Can reach up to 25 feet
-
Cold-hardy down to the upper teens
-
Canes are farther apart and creates a deep “V” shapes
-
Perfect for privacy fences
Unique Varieties
Giant Timber: Bambusa Oldhammi
-
Erect and capable of growing to 50 - 60 feet tall
-
Poles can reach 6 inches in diameter
-
Stays very clumped
-
Tolerates cold only into the mid-twenties
-
Great for screens or windbreaks
Graceful: Textilis Gracilis
-
Known for its 'graceful" appearance with appearance with its deep green coloring and arching top
-
Its tight columns make it ideal for tight spaces
-
Can reach 25 - 30 feet in height
-
Cold-hardy down to the upper teens
Seabreeze: Bambusa Malingensis
-
Blue-white canes give Seabreeze a unique appearance
-
Perfect for coastal areas - tolerates winds and salt
-
Can reach up to 40 feet tall
-
Use for smaller areas and fencing
-
Cold-hardy down to the low twenties