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Albostriata

Bambusa Textilis "Albostriata"

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Albostriata Clumping Bamboo Bambusa Textilis Albostriata

This is a tall textilis bamboo with arching at the top, and is characterized by white stripes on the culms.  This bamboo is similar to Graceful, only with the striping on the culms and a little taller.

Please note that the picture is of a young two year old plant started from a 3 gallon container.  It sent up 6 new culms and reached a height of about 12 feet in the first year and about 18 feet in the second year (with filtered sunlight) . 

Bottom line: Very good for either taller screening or hedging , or as a focal point.



 

 

Albostriata Clumping Bamboo Bambusa Textilis Albostriata
Angel Mist

Angel Mist

Dendrocalamus Minor "Amoenus"

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This eye catching bamboo has a whitish coloration to the culms, hence the name.  It is a tight clumper with no low branching.  It is somewhat cold sensitive, so it should be located in a protected area (from wind).

Please note that a newly planted 3 gallon container plant is pictured.  

Bottom line: a stunning focal point bamboo.



 

 

Angel Mist Clumping Bamboo Dendrocalamus Minor Amoenus
Dwarf Blue

Dwarf Blue

Bambusa Chungii "Barbellata"



 

 

Dwarf Blue Baby Blue Clumping Bamboo Bambusa Chungii Barbellata

This bamboo is stunning in appearance, characterized by a powder on the culms giving it a "blue tint".  The culms have a somewhat thin wall, but will increase in size and strength over time giving it a more erect appearance. It defoliated with an extended cold snap of 19 degrees and strong winds, but bounced back in very early spring with the existing culms producing new leaves and branches. 

Bottom Line: A tall ornamental bamboo that makes a great focal point or can be used for screening at a taller height.

 

Graceful

Graceful

Bambusa Textilis Gracilis



 

Graceful Clumping Bamboo

This is a fast growing and beautiful bamboo.  The culms are erect and with a slight arching at the top, giving it a "graceful" appearance. 

 

The plant pictured started from a 3 gallon container, and reached about 30 feet in just 3 years.

And... Graceful leaves are a good choice for bamboo tea!

Bottom Line: Great for either taller screening, hedging , or as a focal point.

 

Odashimae
Oldhamii

Odashimae

Bambusa Odashimae

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Odashimae Clumping Bamboo Bambusa Odashimae
Odashimae Clumping Bamboo Bambusa Odashimae

This bamboo is similar to Oldhamii with large leaves and is a popular edible bamboo in Taiwan. It may be somewhat cold sensitive in the Charleston area, and therefore should be planted in a sheltered location.

Please note that the picture is of a young plant started from a 3 gallon container.

Bottom Line: A great focal point bamboo in a sheltered area.

Oldhamii

Bambusa Oldhamii

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This bamboo is also known a "Giant Timber" bamboo.  It is a fast growing erect bamboo with large culms, from 4-5 inches in diameter at maturity.  The larger leaves along with the culm size contribute to its stately appearance. It defoliated with an extended cold snap of 19 degrees and strong winds and the existing culms died.

Please note that the picture is of a young 1 year old plant started from a 3 gallon container.  It reached a height of about 20 feet in the first year (with partial sunlight).

And... the new shoots are edible (cooked) and the leaves are a good choice for bamboo tea!

Bottom Line: A tall bamboo that makes a great focal point or can be used for screening at a taller height.

 

Giant Timber Clumping Bambusa Oldhamii
Punting Pole

Punting Pole

Bambusa Tuldoides

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This bamboo is a dense clumper with branching at all heights of the culm.  And it's a fast grower with good height!  The straightness and strength of the culms provide a number of uses, including  pushing small boats ins shallow water, fishing poles, and also construction.

Please note that the picture is of a young plant started from a 3 gallon container. It reached a height of about 15-20 feet in the first year (with limited sun exposure).  It defoliated with an extended cold snap of 19 degrees and strong winds, but slowly bounced back with the existing culms producing some new leaves and new growth from the groung 

Bottom Line: A great  choice for a fast growing tall privacy screen. The culms are straight and strong, and therefore provide a number uses.

 

Punting Pole Clumping Bamboo Bambusa Tuldoides
Punting Pole Clumping Bamboo Bambusa Tuldoides
Royal

Royal

Bambusa Textilis Kanapaha

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This is the tallest of the Textilis bamboos reaching up to a height of 50 feet.  The lower portion of the culms have a white powder giving it a blueish tint and have limited or no branching.

Please note that the pictures are of a young plant just started from a 7 gallon container.

Bottom Line: A beautiful and very tall cold hardy bamboo.  If it's height you want, this is a great choice.

 

Royal Kanapaha Clumping Bamboo
Royal Kanapaha Clumping Bamboo
Sun & Moon

Sun & Moon

Bambusa Emeiensis "Flavodivirens"


 

 

This bamboo is very similar to the Yin Yang, however the culms are yellow with green striping.  It defoliated with an extended cold snap of 19 degrees and strong winds, but bounced back in very early spring with the existing culms producing new leaves and branches.

Please note that the picture is of a two year old plant started from a 3 gallon container. 

Bottom line: A beautiful bamboo that makes a great focal point or can be used for screening at a taller height.

 

Bambusa Emeiensis Flavodivirens Clumping Bamboo
bambus emeiensis flavodivirens clumping bamboo
Yin Yang

Yin Yang

Bambusa Emeiensis "Viridiflavus"


 

 

This is a gorgeous erect growing bamboo.  The culms are a deep green with yellow stripes alternating 180 degrees between each internode. It defoliated with an extended cold snap of 19 degrees and strong winds, but bounced back in very early spring with the existing culms producing new leaves and branches. 

Please note that the picture is of a young two year old plant started from a 3 gallon container.  It sent up 4 new culms and reached a height of about 15 feet in the first year .

Bottom line: A beautiful bamboo that makes a great focal point or can be used for screening at a taller height.

 

Yin Yang Clumping Bamboo Bambusa Emeiensis Viridiflavus
Yin Yang Clumping Bamboo Bambusa Emeiensis Viridiflavus
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