the genus
BAMBUSA

From a Malayan name for bamboo.

Subfamily: Bambusoideae

Bambusa is a large and variable genus comprised of evergreen clumping bamboo native to China and southeast Asia. Some of the species become huge, providing valuable timber as well as edible young shoots. Several are valued for garden adornment, with one species, Bambusa multiplex, providing numerous cultivars suitable for screens and general hedging in the southeastern U.S.

Culture: Bambusa species thrive in sun or light shade if provided with abundant moisture and rich soil. In hot interior climates or where drought may be expected some shading will be beneficial. Established plants will withstand flooding.

Bambusa beecheyana
Common Name: Beechey Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 15F (-9C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 30'-50' Typical Cane Diameter: 5"
Habit: Clumping

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15–100gal. 10'–20' OA

Bambusa dolichomerithalla ‘Green Stripe’
Cold Tolerance: 15F (-9C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 25'-35' Typical Cane Diameter: 2"
Habit: Clumping

Status: Available
Available Range: 15–30gal.

Bambusa malingensis
Common Name: Seashore Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 20F (-7C) USDA Zones: 9-11

Typical Height: 15'-20' Typical Cane Diameter: 2 1/2"
Habit: Clumping

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15–45gal. 8'–14' OA

Bambusa multiplex
Common Name: Hedge Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 12F (-11C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 15'-20' Typical Cane Diameter: 1 1/2"
Habit: Clumping

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 7–45gal. 5'–15' OA

Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr’
Common Name: Alphonse Karr, Striped Hedge Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 12F (-11C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 15'-25' Typical Cane Diameter: 1 1/2"
Habit: Clumping

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 7–65gal. 10'–20' OA

Bambusa multiplex ‘Fernleaf’
Common Name: Fernleaf Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 12F (-11C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 15'-20' Typical Cane Diameter: 1/2"
Habit: Clumping

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15–30gal. 6'–10' OA

Bambusa multiplex ‘Golden Goddess’
Common Name: Golden Goddess Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 12F (-11C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 10' Typical Cane Diameter: 1/2"
Habit: Clumping

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15–45gal. 4'–10' OA

Bambusa multiplex ‘Riviereorum’
Common Name: Chinese Goddess Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 12F (-11C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 7' Typical Cane Diameter: 1/4"
Habit: Clumping

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 7–15gal. 4'–6' OA

Bambusa multiplex ‘Silver Stripe’
Common Name: Silver Stripe Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 12F (-11C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 25' Typical Cane Diameter: 1 1/2"
Habit: Clumping

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15–100gal. 10'–15' OA

Bambusa oldhamii
Common Name: Giant Timber Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 15F (-9C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 40'-55' Typical Cane Diameter: 4"
Habit: Clumping

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 10–300gal. B&B 8'–28' OA

Bambusa textilis
Common Name: Weavers Bamboo, Wong Chuk Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 12F (-11C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 35' Typical Cane Diameter: 2"
Habit: Clumping

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15–65gal. 10'–20' OA

Bambusa textilis var. gracilis
Common Name: Graceful Textile Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 15F (-9C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 30' Typical Cane Diameter: 1 1/4"
Habit: Clumping

Status: Available
Available Range: 30–100gal. 10'–20' OA

Bambusa tuldoides
Common Name: Punting Pole Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 15F (-9C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 40'-50' Typical Cane Diameter: 2 1/4"
Habit: Clumping

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15–100gal. 10'–15' OA

Bambusa tuldoides ‘ventricosa’
Common Name: Buddha’s Belly Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 15F (-9C) USDA Zones: 8b-11

Typical Height: 40' Typical Cane Diameter: 2 1/4"
Habit: Clumping

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 30–100gal. 10'–20' OA