This large-leaved bamboo grows native in northern Australia and New Guinea. It does not tolerate temperatures below freezing. Clump bamboos have underground stems that sprout vertical shoots much closer to their parent plants, growing slowly outward. Clumpers tend to be […]

This bamboo is native to Taiwan. It has large dark green leaves and edible shoots. Clump bamboos have underground stems that sprout vertical shoots much closer to their parent plants, growing slowly outward. Clumpers tend to be tropical or subtropical. […]

The cultivar ‘Stripe’ has yellow-striped culms with dark green and have a waxy texture. It is native to Taiwan. Clump bamboos have underground stems that sprout vertical shoots much closer to their parent plants, growing slowly outward. Clumpers tend to […]

A very large tropical bamboo, often arching. Tough culms have thick walls and large branches grow from its nodes. Clump bamboos have underground stems that sprout vertical shoots much closer to their parent plants, growing slowly outward. Clumpers tend to […]

This dense, spiny bamboo has strong culms that are almost solid. Its leaves are quite large reaching sizes up to 12 by 2 inches. Clump bamboos have underground stems that sprout vertical shoots much closer to their parent plants, growing […]

Native to India and Indonesia where it is eaten, woven into baskets and used for building. This tall bamboo also grows thorns. Clump bamboos have underground stems that sprout vertical shoots much closer to their parent plants, growing slowly outward. […]

This bamboo is a recent import to the United States. It grows very straight and in tight clumps. Clump bamboos have underground stems that sprout vertical shoots much closer to their parent plants, growing slowly outward. Clumpers tend to be […]

Native to India, this strong variety is used for construction, crafts and food. Harvest is sometimes difficult due to its tangled clumps. Clump bamboos have underground stems that sprout vertical shoots much closer to their parent plants, growing slowly outward. […]

Evergreen, mound-forming, shrubby perennial with oval, yellowish green leaves to 1 1/4 inch long. Pinkish-white flowers are 1/2 inch across, with pale green calyces 3/4 inch wide. Should be cut back hard in early spring (prior to flush of new […]

The cultivar ‘Twin Peaks’ is a dense evergreen with bright green small-toothed leaves. Great bank cover. Very tolerant plant. Full sun produces best growth and flowering results. Grows well with or without water once established. Pruning involves clipping old branches […]