the genus
PHYLLOSTACHYS

From the Greek "phyllon", leaf, and "stachys", a spike, referring to the leafy bloom spike (inflorescence).

Subfamily: Bambusoideae

A diverse genus of about 15 species of evergreen running bamboo primarily native to temperate and subtropical China and Japan, Phyllostachys includes several popular bamboo of gardens as well as varieties valued for timber and for edible shoots. The rounded culms display distinctive grooves or compressed areas on the branching sides, making this genus fairly easy to recognize and distinguish from other bamboo. Their dense evergreen foliage, attractively marked and colored culms, and fast growth have made these running bamboos favorites for creating large groves, for screening and hedging, and for stabilizing rough slopes or streamsides. On small properties the spreading roots of Phyllostachys may be confined as desired by installing appropriate barriers at planting.

Culture: Phyllostachys species thrive in sun or light shade if provided with abundant moisture and rich soil. Where drought may be expected or in hot interior climates, some shading would be beneficial for most varieties. Established plants withstand flooding.

Phyllostachys angusta
Common Name: Stone Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 0F (-18C) USDA Zones: 7-9

Typical Height: 20' Typical Cane Diameter: 1 1/4"
Habit: Running

Status: Available
Available Range: 15-30gal. 6'- 10' OA

Phyllostachys aurea
Common Name: Golden Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 0F (-18C) USDA Zones: 7-9

Typical Height: 22' Typical Cane Diameter: 1 3/4"
Habit: Running

Status: Available
Available Range: 15-30gal. 6'- 15' OA

Phyllostachys aurea ‘Koi’
Common Name: Koi Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 0F (-18C) USDA Zones: 7-9

Typical Height: 22' Typical Cane Diameter: 1 3/4"
Habit: Running

Status: Available
Available Range: 10-30gal. 3'- 7' OA

Phyllostachys aureosulcata
Common Name: Yellow Groove Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: -10F (-23C) USDA Zones: 6-9

Typical Height: 27' Typical Cane Diameter: 1 1/2"
Habit: Running

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 5-100gal. 8'- 20' OA

Phyllostachys bambusoides
Common Name: Hardy Timber Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 0F (-18C) USDA Zones: 7-9

Typical Height: 50'-60' Typical Cane Diameter: 5"
Habit: Running

Status: Available
Available Range: 15-100gal. 6'- 25' OA

Phyllostachys bambusoides ‘Allgold’
Common Name: Allgold Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: -5F (-15C) USDA Zones: 7b-9

Typical Height: 28'-35' Typical Cane Diameter: 2"
Habit: Running

Status: Available
Available Range: 15-100gal. 4'- 12' OA

Phyllostachys bambusoides ‘Castillon’
Common Name: Castillon Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 0F (-18C) USDA Zones: 7-9

Typical Height: 28'-35' Typical Cane Diameter: 2"
Habit: Running

Status: Available
Available Range: 15-100gal. 4'- 12' OA

Phyllostachys bissetii
Common Name: Bisset's Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: -15F (-26C) USDA Zones: 5b-9

Typical Height: 28' Typical Cane Diameter: 2"
Habit: Running

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 5-300gal. 7'- 20' OA

Phyllostachys dulcis
Common Name: Sweetshoot Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 0F (-18C) USDA Zones: 7-9

Typical Height: 30' Typical Cane Diameter: 3 3/4"
Habit: Running

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 5-300gal. 7'- 20' OA

Phyllostachys edulis
(Known formerly as Phyllostachys heterocycla 'pubescens')
Common Name: Moso Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 0F (-18C) USDA Zones: 7-9

Typical Height: 80' Typical Cane Diameter: 7"
Habit: Running

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15-300gal. 7'- 20' OA

Phyllostachys manii ‘Manii’
Common Name: Manii Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 0F (-18C) USDA Zones: 7-9

Typical Height: 20' Typical Cane Diameter: 2"
Habit: Running

Status: Available
Available Range: 10-30gal. 5'- 10' OA

Phyllostachys nigra
Common Name: Black Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 0F (-18C) USDA Zones: 7-9

Typical Height: 30' Typical Cane Diameter: 2"
Habit: Running

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15-100gal. 5'- 15' OA

Phyllostachys nigra ‘Henon’
Common Name: Henon Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 0F (-18C) USDA Zones: 7-9

Typical Height: 55' Typical Cane Diameter: 4 1/4"
Habit: Running

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 7-100gal. 7'- 20' OA

Phyllostachys nigra ‘Shimadake’
Common Name: Shimadake Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 0F (-18C) USDA Zones: 7-9

Typical Height: 40' Typical Cane Diameter: 3"
Habit: Running

Status: Available
Available Range: 7gal. -24" box 10'- 20' OA

Phyllostachys rubromarginata
Cold Tolerance: -5F (-21C) USDA Zones: 6b-9

Typical Height: 50' Typical Cane Diameter: 2 3/4"
Habit: Running

Status: Available
Available Range: 10-65gal. 4'- 14' OA

Phyllostachys viridis ‘Houzeau’
Common Name: Houzeau Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: -5F (-21C) USDA Zones: 6b-9

Typical Height: 45' Typical Cane Diameter: 3"
Habit: Running

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15-300gal. 10'- 20' OA

Phyllostachys viridis ‘Robert Young’
Common Name: Robert Young Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: 0F (-18C) USDA Zones: 7-9

Typical Height: 32'-40' Typical Cane Diameter: 3"
Habit: Running

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

Phyllostachys vivax
Common Name: Vivax Bamboo
Cold Tolerance: -8F (-22C) USDA Zones: 6-9

Typical Height: 55' Typical Cane Diameter: 5"
Habit: Running

Status: In Stock
Available Range: 15-100gal. 5'- 15' OA