Phyllostachys nigra
Native to China where it has a wide range of medicinal and culinary uses, Black Bamboo is also prized for its use in decorative wood working as it retains its gorgeous dark tones when dried....
View ArticlePhyllostachys aurea
Native to China and Vietnam, Phyllostachys aurea is notable for its ornamental, attractively clustered nodes (rings) at the base of the canes, where most bamboo have equidistant spacing of nodes. This...
View ArticlePhyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Spectabilis’
The ‘Spectabilis’ cultivar is the hardiest bamboo with a yellow-green striped pattern. The culms of this cultivar take on a bright yellow colour at sheath fall, the time when the new shoots reach their...
View ArticlePhyllostachys aureosulcata ‘Aureocaulis’
Native to East China, aureosulcata is an upright growing species of bamboo with a narrow stature that makes it perfect for use as a tall privacy screen in the garden. The ‘Aureocaulis’ cultivar is the...
View ArticlePseudosasa japonica
Native to South Korea and Japan, in the wild it grows in damp woodland areas, frequently found forming dense thickets in open areas. It its native surroundings in China it has been used in traditional...
View ArticleFargesia rufa
A handsome, fountain shaped bamboo that provides unique evergreen texture to any space. Lush green foliage and yellow canes are complimented by pleasing orange-pink sheaths as new growth pushes early...
View ArticleShibataea kumasaca
Shibataea kumasaca is a dwarf bamboo species prized for its compact size and graceful appearance. This evergreen perennial features slender, arching stems adorned with delicate green foliage, creating...
View ArticleFargesia robusta ‘Campbell’
Native to Sichuan in China, Umbrella Bamboo is of great importance in its native range as it is a food source for the giant panda. Fargesia robusta is a perrenial, and one of the earliest bamboos to...
View ArticleFargesia Jiuzhaigou 1
From Sichuan Province in China this unusual clumping bamboo has a range of uses in contemporary gardens in the UK. The species name ‘jiuzhaigou’ (pronounced ‘Ju-Zie-Gao’) translates to ‘the valley of...
View ArticleFargesia angustissima
Originally known as Borinda angustissima, this is one of a number of elegant bamboos that has earned a place in UK gardens. It grows up to 4-5 metres tall so choose its planting site with care. In good...
View ArticleFargesia nitida ‘Black Pearl’
Originally from China, the Szechwan province, the Fargesia nitida family of bamboo has always been the staple food for the giant panda bears. It’s common name, the Fountain bamboo, is descriptive of...
View ArticleFargesia Jiuzhaigou ‘Deep Purple’
From Sichuan Province in China this unusual clumping bamboo has a range of uses in contemporary gardens in the UK. The species name ‘jiuzhaigou’ (pronounced ‘Ju-Zie-Gao’) translates to ‘the valley of...
View ArticlePhyllostachys vivax ‘Aureocaulis’
Phyllostachys vivax originates in China, and it can grow to impressive heights of 8 – 10 meters. Some growers have even reported heights of 15 – 20 metres in height, however this needs to be taken with...
View ArticlePleioblastus fortunei ‘Variegata’
One of the earliest bamboos to reach England, nearly 150yrs ago, Pleioblastus fortunei remains one of the very best to grow in semi-shade. The bright, creamy-white variegation is perfect for...
View ArticleFargesia scabrida ‘Asian Wonder’
The Fargesia scabrida ‘Asian Wonder’ originates in the highlands of South China and Nothern Vietnam, primarily in the mountainous areas. They are an essential food for the giant pandas. Because of...
View ArticleFargesia nitida ‘Gansu 2’
A recent discovery from China, the Fargesia nitida ‘Gansu 2’ is the second cultivar of Gansu discovered in the Gansu province. Building on it’s original species, F.nitida, the ‘Gansu 2’ has a slender...
View ArticleFargesia nitida ‘Winter Joy’
The Fargesia nitida x murielae ‘Winter Joy’ is a very recent addition to the long list of hybrids of Fargesia. Introduced in 2005 alongside Viking and Obelisk varieties, the Winter Joy is the product...
View ArticleFargesia nitida ‘Volcano’
Fargesia nitida x murielae ‘Volcano’ is a very recent addition to the long list of hybrids of Fargesia. Introduced in 2005 alongside the Viking and Obelisk varieties, Volcano is the product of crossing...
View ArticleFargesia nitida ‘Obelisk’
Fargesia nitida x murielae ‘Obelisk’ is a very recent addition to the long list of hybrids of Fargesia. Introduced in 2005 alongside the Viking and Volcano varieties, Obelisk is the product of crossing...
View ArticlePhyllostachys bissettii
Native to China, Phyllostachys bissetti is one of the smaller Phyllostachys species on the market and is suitable for container growing, making it more appropriate than some other bamboos for smaller...
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