Bambusa textilis gracilis

Height: 25'

Diameter: 1.25"

Hardiness: 15°F

This is the most popular variety as a privacy fence to block one or two story houses. It has lush green foliage that's full almost to the ground. The clump is tight and upright.

It is a fast grower that will fill up space quickly to offer a beautiful and natural privacy fence. For privacy fence, 4' spacing is commonly used.

The smooth canes are perfect for garden stakes or other light duty craft projects.

For screening purposes, recommended planting space is 3 - 5 feet depending on how fast you want to have the "block out".

Bambusa dolichomerithalla 'Silverstripe'

Height: 25-30'

Diameter: 2"

Hardiness: 22°F

Silver Stripe is an excellent privacy fence choice. It has dark green culms with random white stripes. Their leaves are deep green and thicker. When planted at 4’ spacing, they can form a dense natural fence to block out the other side. It flares out a little bit when it’s young but will grow mostly straight up when mature.

Bambusa textilis mutabilis

Height: 40'

Diameter: 2"

Hardiness: 15°F

Emerald Bamboo is a gem in the bamboo family. Young canes have bluish-white bloom and light yellow mature canes are erect and elegant with long internodes and few lower branches. For privacy fence, 4-5' spacing is commonly used.

It has the "typical bamboo look" and is a favorite in local gardens or roomy back yards. It always draws admiring attention from passers-by.

Bambusa malingensis

Height: 40'

Diameter: 2 1/2"

Hardiness: 15°F

 Seabreeze bamboo is said to be able to handle coastal wind well. It has dense foliage that is a great feature for an impenetrable living fence and excellent windbreaker.

It is one of the fastest growers. If you want "total block out" quick, this might be your best choice. For privacy fence, 5' spacing is commonly used.

The young shoots are edible, which is an added benefit of having this bamboo. Its leaves can be used to make bamboo leaf tea. Another great option for adding to your food forest.

Bambusa textilis R. G. Dwarf

Height: 15-18'

Diameter: 1-1.25"

Hardiness: 15°F

Dwarf Graceful Bamboo, aka R G Dwarf, is a relatively short privacy bamboo that makes an excellent leafy to the ground screen to block one story houses. It’s slightly V-shaped and looks great trimmed as a hedge. It’s cold hardy. For a dense privacy fence, they are commonly planted 3 feet apart. It can happily grow in full or partial sun.

Bambusa oldhamii

Height: 50-60'

Diameter: 5"

Hardiness: 22°F

This stately beauty is tall, strong, and erect. If you want an impressive giant, this is the bamboo for you. For privacy fence, 5-6' spacing is commonly used.

Delicious shoots can be harvested for food. It is one of the most popular varieties for bamboo shoot production in Asia. The fresh leaves make refreshing bamboo leaf tea. It's a great variety to add to your food forest. Check out our blog and Facebook page for shoot and tea prep details.

The mature canes can be used in furniture or as craft material.

It is widely planted in major theme parks in Central Florida.

Bambusa eutuldoides viridi-vittata

Height: 25'

Diameter: 1.5"

Hardiness: 21°F

Asian Lemon, aka China Gold, has stunning vibrant gold canes with green stripes. It grows in a tight clump with full branches and dense foliage. It can be used to create a privacy screen or living fence. If left alone, it will be impenetrable by humans or large animals after 2 to 3 years. For privacy fence, 4' spacing is commonly used.

However, if you choose to trim off branches from the base to show off its beautiful canes, it can be a fantastic focal point in your garden.

Young shoots have a very pretty light pink coloring and are edible. You can maintain the desirable footprint by harvesting the shoots to eat. What a great treat!

Another great thing about Asian Lemon is that it has very strong, thick-walled bamboo canes. These canes can make great garden stakes and craft material.

Bambusa chungii barbellata

Height: 25'

Diameter: 1.5"

Hardiness: 21°F

Baby Blue, a smaller version of Blue Timber Bamboo, has long elegant internodes just like Blue Timber.

Native to Southern China, it is one of the most desirable ornamental bamboo species. It does well in tropical and subtropical climates, making it suitable to grow in Central Florida, South Florida, some parts of North Florida, and in USDA zone 9 and 10.

Young canes are covered by white powder, which gives them a very pretty bluish color.

Baby Blue bamboo has the appearance of sunniness naturally. No wonder it is one of the top favorites for many bamboo enthusiasts and local gardens.

Bambusa Lako Black

Height: 40'

Diameter: 2.5"

Hardiness: 27°F (cold sensitive)

Black Lako, aka Timor Black, is a striking black beauty. The color contrast of light green foliage and black canes is a pleasing sight in any garden.

Native to islands of Timor, it loves the Florida heat and humidity. In colder parts of Florida and the U.S., it can be grown in containers and add tropical lushness for any large indoor spaces.

It is one of the most unique ornamental bamboo species, loved by many home owners and garden enthusiasts.

Young shoots come out of the ground green, then turn into shiny black after a few months. Young shoots are of good taste. During shooting season (usually May to October), just dig out the shoots that are outside of your desired boundary and cook for a special meal!

Bambusa Chungii

Height: 40'

Diameter: 2.5"

Hardiness: 20°F

Blue Timber Bamboo, aka Tropical Blue Bamboo, can create a stunning lush privacy screen or living fence, but it  is also an outstanding choice for a standalone specimen in any garden.

The color combination of blue green canes, brown sheath, and light green foliage is an endless visual feast.

Blue Timber bamboo is elegantly erect. It has one of the longest internodes of any type of bamboo, so it is great for craft material.

Bambusa vulgaris Wamin

Height: 15'

Diameter: 3"

Hardiness: 27°F (cold sensitive)

Cold Sensitive. Dwarf Buddha Belly Bamboo is short and plump. Its unique canes are a great conversation starter.

Buddha has long been a symbol of good fortune in Asia, which makes rubbing Buddha Belly Bamboo a "fun activity" when you take a stroll in the garden. This might give you good luck!

The mature plant has interesting bulging internodes with few lower branches while the top foliage is dense and lush. This is an overall handsome bamboo plant indeed.

It will reach maturity in 4-5 years.