Tropical Bamboo

~ Black Atro  Gigantochloa atroviolecea This one of the three large clumping black bamboo. This plant has the characteristic of turning black much faster than the other two so most of the time the whole stand can be black giving it a more dramatic impact. Usable Black Timber Edible Shoots Beautiful Ornamental Collector’s Item Large…

~ Black Asper Asper var. Hitam The largest black bamboo, Black Asper is very vigorous. A most impressive giant, with highly valued timber. You will need plenty of room for this species. 100’ tall with 8” culms.  Clumping bamboos can be planted without fear of them spreading beyond their assigned territory, making them non-invasive. Sun…

~ Alphonse Karr Bambusa multiple Very dense privacy hedge that has a ‘fountain shape. Spectacular bright yellow culms with green stripes and small delicate green leaves. Strong thin canes to 25’ with a 1″ culm diameter. A good container bamboo. It, like other forms of Bambusa multiplex, are among the best bamboos for a well…

~ Sacred Bali An outstanding ornamental of rich golden, very straight culms that are mostly clean and then topped with dark green broad leaves. Clean, tidy elegant appearance and ease of maintenance. It reaches a mature height of 40′ with 3 inch culms.  Clumping bamboos can be planted without fear of them spreading beyond their…

~ Oldhamii Good privacy hedge and windbreak, tight clumper. Tolerates draught.  Thin walled culms up to 55’ tall with 4” culms.  Clumping bamboos can be planted without fear of them spreading beyond their assigned territory, making them non-invasive. Height: 55 ft. Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade

~ Nastus Sweet Shoot Nastus elatus A stunning vertical green plant with willowy thin light green leaves that hang down.  60’ tall with 4” culms.  Clumping bamboos can be planted without fear of them spreading beyond their assigned territory, making them non-invasive. Height: 60 ft. Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade

~ Mexican Weeping Otatea acuminata aztecorum Tolerates sea spray and drought. Open clumper, solid thin canes, ornamental, easy to prune, erosion control.   20′ tall, with 1 ” culms.  Clumping bamboos can be planted without fear of them spreading beyond their assigned territory, making them non-invasive. Height: 20 ft. Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade

~ Malay Dwarf Glaucophylla This is a very dense bamboo used for privacy hedging, for windbreaks and as an ornamental landscape focal point. Variegated leaves give a lighter green appearance. It reaches a mature height of 12-15′ tall with 1 inch culms and can be pruned to be a lower hedge.  Clumping bamboos can be…

~ Lumpy Noodle vulgaris waimin Called Lumpy Noodle, this bamboo has distinct bulging inter-nodes. 16’ to 22’ tall with 3” culms.  Clumping bamboos can be planted without fear of them spreading beyond their assigned territory, making them non-invasive. Height: 16-22 ft. Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade

~ Lako (Chocolate Black) Bambusa lako Beautiful ornamental for a large hedge, windbreak and for erosion control. Hardy, tolerates full sun, drought, wind and wet conditions. Up to 60’ tall, with 3 culms.  Clumping bamboos can be planted without fear of them spreading beyond their assigned territory, making them non-invasive. Height: 60 ft. Sun Exposure:…