One of the hardiest Phyllostachys, P. bissetii is a vigorous grower, and one of the first Phyllostachys to put up new shoots in the spring. A handsome, upright, medium sized species with shiny dark green leaves, lush foliage, and culms ranging from dark green to greyish green. Phyllostachys bissetii...
Phyllostachys parvifolia is a spectacular Bamboo species. It is taller than Phyllostachys bissetii and yet it is just as hardy. This species' size is very impressive with large diameter stocks that reach high into the sky at an average of 20 feet, but can grow up to 40 feet tall on the west coast!
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Incense Bamboo (Phyllostachys atrovaginata) has stiff, upright green culms that have a very attractive criss-cross pattern on the wine coloured sheaths. The culms are quite large in diameter (up to 7 cm) for the height of the species (up to 10 m). Incense Bamboo derives its common name from its mild...
Phyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Aureocaulis' or Aureocaulis Yellow Groove Bamboo is the hardiest bamboo with yellow culms. The culms emerge reddish yellow and beautiful, bright golden yellow as they age. Their tall, upright habit make them great for screens. Yellow Groove Bamboo reaches its mature high...
The legendary "Black Bamboo", Phyllostachys nigra has culms that slowly turn from green to black. The contrast of mature black and new green culms is especially stunning in large plantings. Nigra has small glossy leaves, which appear quite feathery on hanging branches. New shoots have a unique and ...
