Phyllostachys nidularia ( Swollen-Node Bamboo )

Clumping bamboo bearing erect, bright green culms with very prominent nodes, and widely lance-shaped, bright green leaves, 6 to 7 inches long. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and […]

Phyllostachys meyeri ( Meyers Bamboo )

This is similar in appearance to ‘Golden Bamboo’, but has short internodes. Its culms yield high quality building material. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are […]

Phyllostachys mannii ( Mannii Bamboo )

A species that grows in the Yangtzee River valley. In April it sends out shoots that are slightly acrid. It has tough, useful culms. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different […]

Phyllostachys makinoi ( Makinoi Bamboo )

This bamboo has green culms. It is covered with a light blue powder. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are two main types of bamboo. Runner […]

Phyllostachys iridescens ( Iridescens Bamboo )

Some of this bamboo’s lower internodes have yellow stripes. It is used for building and for its sweet, edible shoots. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There […]

Phyllostachys humilis ( Bamboo )

This Japanese bamboo is possibly the smallest species in the genus. Its culms get darker with age. Bamboo is a common term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and varieties. There are two main […]