Hibanobambusa tranquillans 'Shiroshima'522 viewsA mid-size variegated species. Root hardy to USDA zone 5.
Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'509 viewsThis bamboo is less cold hardy than P. nuda or bissetii, but it's still one of my favorites. Who couldn't love that striking color? It does well here in zone 5, but does top-kill a lot of winters. It returns faithfully each spring and grows to a good 15' in only a few weeks time in early to mid spring.
'Shiroshima' Bamboo with Peony 'Charm'492 viewsIn the foreground is a bamboo, Hibanobambusa tranquillans 'Shiroshima'. The flower in the background is a variety of herbaceous peony called 'Charm'. The flower form is Japanese pom-pom. These two show stoppers never fail to look great together.
While the larger types of bamboo don't usually do well when combined with smaller plants, the smaller species of bamboo such as this 'Shiroshima' do great and look amazing when combined with other plants of bright, contrasting colors!
5 gallon Phyllostachys nuda in the stabilization area after being dug487 views
Phyllostachys bissetii with snow475 viewsThis photo was taken on December 21st, 2009. It was really looking like Christmas!
Bamboo plants in cold storage471 viewsReserved orders for following spring & summer; dug and placed in cold storage in November.
Phyllostachys bissetii470 viewsBroadcasting granular urea over the grove later winter 2021
Phyllostachys nuda and Yoshino Cherry tree464 views
Phyllostachys bissetii on 1-21-2019 with -8ºF air temperature459 views
Bamboo plants wrapped for humidity in cold storage; 14' ceiling459 viewsReserved orders for following spring & summer; dug and placed in cold storage in November.