We carry 11 varieties Phyllostachys (running) bamboos and 6 varieties of Fargesia (clumping) bamboos. East West Bamboo Farm & Gardens
Anthony Poveromo
1-914-522-8304
[email protected]
Hardy Bamboos (from zone 5)
Running Bamboo’s Av. Culm. Light Req. Description
(phyllostachys = ph
Aureosulcata 15-25’ 1/2-3/4” sun/shade Yellow Groove.
This plant is a real stand out with brightly colored green canes and a bold yellow vertical stripe in the sulcus. This is exceptionally cold tolerant bamboo, withstands -10 degrees. Aureosulcata Spectablis 15-30’ 1-1 1/2” sun Vigorous gold canes with green stripes. Aureosulcata Harbin 15-30’ 1-1 1/2” sun Vigorous gold canes with green stripes. Aureosulcata Aureocalis 15-25’ 1 ½” sun Golden crookstem. Bissettii 15-20’ 1 ½-2” sun/shade A great looking medium sized species with dark green shiny leaves and green columns. Excellent for fast growing dense screens. Exceptionally hardy withstanding temperatures of -15 degrees. Does well in a wide range of light conditions. Vigorous runner. Decora 15-25’ 1-2” sun Beautiful and lush green in appearance. Nigra (Hale) 12-20’ ½-1” sun/shade Rare black canes. Nuda 20-35’ 1-2 ½” sun This is reputed as being the most cold hardy species of the genus, tolerating -20 degrees. It forms attractive groves with columns and leaves which are dark green and arching at the top. Heteroclada 20-25’ 1-2 ½” sun Light green column sheath with a white edge. Flexuoso 20’ 1-1 ½” sun Named for distinct zig-zag patern of columns. Rubromarginata 35’ 1-2” sun Another good cold tolerant species. Also tolerates alkalinity. Clumping Bamboo:
Fargesia Rufa 6-8’ 4-5’ sun/shade Clumping bamboo is non invasive. Great cover
(Green Panda)
to block anything out under 8’. This is a full bodied plant. We are an Ornamental Bamboo Specimen Farm located in Dutchess County, N.Y. Running bamboos freshly dug clumps: 2 to 3 canes per clump. Clumping bamboo is potted: between 2 and 4“ in a 3 gallon. Please inquire about any bamboos not listed, bamboo poles and fences. We also offer grove maintenance services. Viewings are welcome, and by appointment only.
