Dendrocalamus latiflorus x D.daii x B.textilis - Triple Hybrid Bamboo*New
Called "Triple Hybrid Bamboo", although there are actually two different triple hybrids. We've been working to successfully get the second version into USDA quarantine.
One of several hybrid bamboos that caught our interest in China. A select group of different bamboo species were forced into flower and cross-pollinated by Professor Zhang Guangchu (Guangdong Forestry Research Institute). The primary objective was to combine the best features of superior edible shoot producing bamboos. Many also exhibited ornamental qualities and, with some, we've begun the importation process.
This hybrid is a combination of three species - a complex process that results in striated culms. The culms also grow slightly zig-zag. Ornamentally, it is spectacular. Imported from Yunnan, China in July/2012 and released to us by the USDA in the summer of 2013.
Will grow to at least 45' tall with 3" - 4" diameter culms. 2023 UPDATE: cold hardy down to low 20's. Click here to find zone.
A delicate medium-sized bamboo with long, narrow downward facing leaves. Grows to 20 feet with dramatically arched culm tips. Ideally trimmed at 6 foot-12 foot. Canes are thin-walled, about 1 inch in diameter. Makes a great specimen or focal point when trimmed. Imported from Yunnan, China. Click here to find zone.
This is the standard, non-striated version of the species. The variety "amoenus" (next species listed) differs with striped culms. Tight clumping, no low branching. Beautiful whitish bloom on culms creates a glowing, ghostly effect.
The smallest and most frost-tolerant Dendrocalamus available. A staff favorite!
Will grow to 35' with 3" dia. culms. Min. temp 24F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click here to find zone.
Tight clumping, no low branching. Beautiful whitish bloom combined with irregular culm stripes combine to present an eye-catching appearance. Makes a stunning garden focal point.
The smallest and most frost-tolerant Dendrocalamus available.
Will grow to 35' with 3" dia. culms. Min. temp 24F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click here to find zone.
Described as the largest bamboo in the world (largest culm diameter). The species is most know for its almost grotesque, tortured-looking culms. The culms grow in a contorted, curving form that resemble an elephant's trunk. As the bamboo matures, each new shoot will emerge larger and develop into a twisting freak show that we all hope for. Translated (Chinese) stories and info about the Dai People's "King of all Bamboos" can be found by following this link:
Dragon Bamboo.
Min USDA zone: 9b. Click here to find zone.
Re-imported from Xishuangbanna, Nov/2012 into USDA quarantine. Finally, in March/2015, the species was released to us from USDA quarantine (the 2013 US government shutdown was largely to blame for the release delay). Propagation is underway but availability is still somewhat limited.
The original single released specimen is now happily growing in our nursery field. It's been exciting to watch this species develop in the USA!
This sub-species differs from the original form in that its lower internodes are straight, not slanted, zig-zag, or curved. There are no tortured-looking culms. The overall mature dimensions are the same as the original form and, because the culms are entirely straight, this form is high in demand in Yunnan (China) for construction material.
Described as the largest bamboo in the world (largest culm diameter).
Min USDA zone: 9b.
Re-imported April/2012 into USDA quarantine - released to us in July/2013. New stock will be available in the summer of 2019.
Min USDA zone: 9b.
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Jim Parker's giant bamboo in Hawaii. Huge and legendary. Species identity is in question. Very rare in the continental U.S.A., now being propagated at our nursery. Claims of 10” diameter, 120' tall culms in Kohala, Hawaii are exaggerated. This is, however, an extremely large-growing timber bamboo and massive 7" diameter 80' culms would not be unusual. NOTE: This bamboo is currently flowering gregariously, worldwide. We will no longer sell any of this species until, or unless, the species survives what will be a multi-year flowering event
Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
Tall, erect culms. Convex joint with internode slightly contracted inward.
Will grow to at least 60' tall with 4" diameter culms in South Florida.
Minimum temp. is unknown. No problems at 31 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 9b? Click here to find zone.
A massive bamboo species that resembles Dendrocalamus giganteus. Used for construction and for its edible shoots.
New import. This bamboo is extremely rare and we should have limited propagules available by late 2016.
From SW Yunnan, China, in the Xishuangbanna region (near Lijiang). We have only one test-specimen but expect that it will grow well in similar conditions as D.giganteus thrives in (South Florida). Click here to find zone.
Culms are noted for their pale, pea-green coloration. A timber bamboo from southeast Yunnan and Vietnam. Edible shoots. 60' tall, 5" diameter culms in Florida. Min temp. 30 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click here to find zone.
Vining bamboo that's similar to Dinochloa malayana, but larger. It originated as a seedling on Hainan Island (China) and was brought to South China Botanic Garden (Guangzhou). During a collection visit in 2013, I noticed it twisting and weaving its way through the canopy of several large trees. I had to have this jungle bamboo and sent a few samples to the USDA quarantine facility.
Availability in 2017.
Will grow 45' vining culms up to 1" in diameter. Minimum temp. 33 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 10. Click to find your zone<
From Malaysia and Thailand. A vining bamboo with rough culms. The culms actually have a texture that is angled in one direction - downward. If you rub a culm from the top down, there is minimal resistance. Reverse direction and you can feel the grip. This evolutionary feature allows the culms to attach to plants and trees. There are also small secondary branches that develop into spikelets, also for grabbing and attachment purposes. Will grow 30' vining culms up to 1/2" in diameter. Minimum temp. 33 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 10. Click to find your zone.
One of the smaller-growing Gigantochloas. Beautiful white striation on the culms with light cilia (hair) on the culm sheaths. The fully grown culm often bends down to the ground, especially after rain. Large branches at base. smaller near tip.
Gigantochloa nigrociliata is somewhat of a sister species and can be viewed by clicking this side-by-side comparison photo link.
Will grow to 25' with 1" diameter culms in Florida. Minimum temp. 30 degrees F. MIn USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
This Java native has large leaves and thick-walled culms which are densely hairy when young. Clump growth is fairly open, with culms erect or arching above.
Tabasheer is a translucent white substance, composed mainly of silica and water with traces of lime and potash, obtained from within the culms, at the nodal joints, of some species of bamboo. It is especially sought after, and found, within the culms of this species. Tabasheer is claimed to provide a variety of health benefits and is used in traditional Indian and Chinese medicines.
Will grow to 65' tall with 4" diameter culms. Minimum temp 27 degrees F - USDA Zone 9b
This has been the most popular tropical black bamboo during the past decade. Although the newer B. lako has become our top selling bamboo, there's still plenty of demand for this beauty. It is a tight clumper at the base but opens up as the culms arch outward, like a fountain. A perfect focal point for any garden.
Up to 40' with 3" culms. Min. temp 28�F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.
