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I just thought I would share some pics of bamboo that are amazing. This first one is a new introduction to America. The pic is of Chuck over at Bountiful Earth, with his friend Alan. This bamboo is truly a giant as you can see, and is not even at mature size yet. Its very expensive at the moment, but as production increases the price will go down. Its name is Bambusa "Parker's Giant"


This next one is a real beauty. It can handle temps to to about 15F, but its does not do too well in areas that are very hot.


I have more to come...
*These pics come courtesy of Bambooweb.info*

Taylor

There ya go

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Thank you Taylor, now if I can figure out what I did wrong...

Taylor

I dont even know why it didn't work! Oh Well.

You really like Bamboo. I don't have any, but I think they are beautiful. Our new neighbors moved in and they decided it would be a good idea to put a door in our faces...SO I am needing a good privacy fence, but nothing too tall. It needs to be hardy(somewhat) in this area. Can you help me out Aaron?

Taylor

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I don't see why not. If your in zone 8a you just might be able to get a few clumpers in there, instead of a running type. Even the last one shown should work for you, although it is considered a under story plant. What are your height requirements? Bear in mind that most bamboo will grow to at least 15 feet or more, with the exception of a few.

Taylor

I would like a clumper. I dont want it any taller than oh say..15 to 20 I assume.
What is a good one? Do you have any for sale?

BGreen

Very nice pics!
I just planted bamboo this year.
This weekend I also purchased some more, but it's to hot to plant and I have to do a little more digging to get the barrier in. I must hate myself.


Hey Taylor, here are some website that you may want to look at!
www.bamboogarden.com
www.lewisbamboo.com
www.needmorebamboo.com/
I also like the book " Bamboo for Gardens" by Ted Jordan Meredith.

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Taylor, I don't have any for sale, but I may be able to recommend. What are your temp. lows? I will check out the possibilities, and then post them for you, with links to pics for you to determine what you like. I might be able to post average prices as well.

BGreen, I would definitely recommend the last site Needmore. I have been conversing with him, and he is very helpful and a nice person. He is a active member of bambooweb.info, and has provided valuable insight into temperate bamboos.

BGreen

I tried to buy my first bamboo from NeedMore, but they didn't have any for the species I wanted ready and recommended Lewis. I was extremely happy with what they sent. I have also purchased a roll of barrier from Bamboo Gardens. They are the cheapest I could find for the 30" 60mil stuff.

Both the bamboos you posted are fantastic, to bad for me I get -10 to -20 temps.

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BGreen, those temps are hard on bamboo, even the temperate ones. There are though some very nice looking hardy ones as well, and even a few that become very large. I do feel for the temperate people, because the runners tend to take a lot longer than the tropical clumpers to size up, due to how they grow.
What types did you pick up?

D_&_T

a nieghbor down the street and I were talking he was wanting to grow bamboo. not sure how (if) would grow here if left outside overwinter? coz we have very cold winters as well like BGREEN. this most likely is to be around a watergarden that may or may not be heated. the few I have seen online says needs to 12F or warmer, we do have 100F plus days as well

Dan

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D&T, right now the ones with the best cold hardiness are probably gonna be Phyllostachys aureosulcata "Spectabilis" and Ph. bissetii. There are a few more promising ones as well. These will grow in your zone without worries. These have been known to handle very cold temps of around -15 degrees F. The website mentioned needmorebamboo.com is growing bamboo in your state with some pretty good success. When these plants are young they will have everything above ground killed more than likely, but will come back in the spring. Once established, they just might be the only thing around that is still green come winter time.

D_&_T

thanks,

I will let them know, thier watergarden keeps growing.........tease him coz thats less to mow!

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As you can see, bamboo can grow in areas that are very cold. The last one is a pic of Ph. a "Spectabilis", and the first two are bissetii.

BGreen

The one I just purchased is Phyllostachys aureosulcata and the other is Phyllostachys rubromarginata.
Here's a thread with some pictures. " Bamboo Pictures "

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Taylor

Last year low was like 20 ish. This year I expect about 15 low normally. Now prices and names! I cant wait...

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BGreen, nice choices, and it looks like you had a nice job on your hands there.
Taylor, since you want a bamboo under twenty feet, and you want a clumper that can stand 15 degree f, you definitely limit your options. Here are a few starting with the most expensive, and depending on whose opinion you get, the most beautiful. Bear in mind when I mention the lows for the plant, that means top leaf kill. A lot of the times, they can go a little lower before having its leaves killed off, and even lower before culm death. Even then, then root system can handle even lower, especially if its properly mulched, and if killed will send up new shoots in the spring. Another thing to mention is that the temp lows vary in a certain way. If a plants low is 25 degrees, then that temp often depends on how long its at that temp. For example, if 25 is what will give it leaf death, more than likely if that low is only for a few hours, then it will be ok. On the other hand, if its say at 28 degrees for eight hours, even though its known to go to 25, there is a good chance the tops will be killed. Other factors also play a role, incl. if it was watered before hand, and how well it was mulched, and if there is any wind protection. Wind as we all well know can be colder than the actual temp. Those factors need to be considered when dealing with plants in general. I would also like to mention that there is a nice little trick that can keep plants from dying, so long as its not a type that is highly prone to root rot from water. That is the use of a high volume mister when the temps are not extremely cold. The water coming out will be at a higher temp than the air around the plant, and can keep a plant from perishing. It can and does work, although certain factors can limit, or stop its effectiveness.

Bambusa chungii 'Barbelatta'
Max. height: around twenty feet
max. culm diameter: 1.50 inches
min. temp: 21 degree F.
Average price: about 80.00$ for a three gallon; might be able to get it a little cheaper.


This next pic is what it will look like mature, but just smaller. This pic is of B. chungii, which is exactly the same as the Barbelatta, but the chungii is the larger version.


The larger one is without a doubt one of my all time favorite bamboos.

More to come...

Fcastro

Nice stuff. I got some bamboo earlier this year from a place called Bamboo Sourcery, I believe the site is www.bamboosourcery.com , the price was good,the bamboo was very nice and they have a humongous selection plus lots and lots of information to help you pick the right stuff for your needs. I got the Black Bamboo and the Yellow painted with Green stripes, they both arrived in great shape and are doing awesome. The black isn't really meant for my climate so I have to protect it a bit but the yellow stuff is doing so good that I'm going to put it out in the garden this week.

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I have heard nothing but good from Bamboo Sourcery. I hope yours turn out very nice and healthy. Hopefully you are in the right area as well for your plants. Usually if its not too hot for the yellow, the black or PH. nigra should do fine. Its only when you put a temperate into a sub to tropical zone, or put a tropical into a temperate that you can get disappointed.

TaylorLB, it seems I have been slacking a bit on finding what would work for you. I'm gonna remember to show you some more pics and prices that might help you find what you are looking for when I come back later.

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How about these...
Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonso Karr'
Min temp. 20 F
Height: up to 25 feet(your zone will more than likely only reach about 18-20)
Price for a three gallon: approx. $35.00



Bambusa multiplex 'Golden Goddess'
Min. temp. 18 F
Height: 10 feet
Max. diameter: .50 inches
Price for a three gallon: $30.00 average


Bambusa dolichomerithalla 'Silverstripe'
Min. temp. 15 degrees F
Max. height: 35 feet ( your zone probably 25 or less)
Max. diameter size culms: 2 inches
Price for a three gallon: $45.00