Bamboo Trees

14-28 days. Cenchrus purpureus. Open-pollinated. Perennial. Elephant Grass. The plant produces good yields of 10 to 15 ft tall giant bamboo canes. It is a popular grass variety prized for its fast-growing characteristics, height, and thickness. It is the World’s Tallest Grass! Commonly used for privacy hedges and windbreaks due to its thick root system and dense foliage. Grow it as a privacy barrier, ornamental landscaping, animal forage, windbreaking barrier, and erosion control. Plants should be spaced several feet apart to allow for mature spread, as each clump can expand significantly over time. Proper spacing improves airflow and helps maintain strong, upright growth. Elephant grass is a warm-season grower, meaning it will die back or go dormant in colder temperatures and regrow when conditions warm. Also known as Napier Grass and Uganda Grass. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 300086. A rare variety from South Africa.

110 days. Phyllostachys edulis. Open-pollinated. Giant Bamboo. The plant produces good yields of 25 to 60 ft tall giant bamboo canes. It is a popular bamboo variety prized for its ornamental use due to its height and thickness. It is one of the world’s largest bamboo species. For a privacy screen, plant 5 feet apart and with tighter spacing for a solid wall. For commercial grove planting, give each plant space to spread and show its form. Suitable for USDA Climate Zones 7 and 8. Excellent choice for home gardens and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 80034. A rare variety from China.

110 days. Phyllostachys aurea. Open-pollinated. Golden Bamboo. The plant produces good yields of 8 to 20 ft tall golden-stemmed bamboo canes. It is a popular bamboo variety prized for ornamental use for its height and beautiful golden stalks. As a proud owner of this bamboo, you'll discover its captivating habits and cherish the enchanting display it brings to your garden. For a privacy screen, plant 5 feet apart and with tighter spacing for a solid wall. This is the fastest-growing bamboo for quick privacy or wind protection! Golden Bamboo flowers infrequently, often at intervals of 7 to 30 years. For commercial grove planting, give each plant space to spread and show its form. Suitable for USDA Climate Zones 7 and 8. Excellent choice for home gardens and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, TARS 16481. A rare variety from China.

110 days. Phyllostachys aurea. Open-pollinated. Green Bamboo. The plant produces good yields of 8 to 20 ft tall green-stemmed bamboo canes. It is a popular bamboo variety prized for ornamental use for its height and green-stemmed stalks. As a proud owner of this bamboo, you'll discover its captivating habits and cherish the enchanting display it brings to your garden. For a privacy screen, plant 5 feet apart and with tighter spacing for a solid wall. This is the fastest-growing bamboo for quick privacy or wind protection! Green Bamboo flowers infrequently, often at intervals of 7 to 30 years. For commercial grove planting, give each plant space to spread and show its form. Suitable for USDA Climate Zones 7 and 8. Excellent choice for home gardens and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, TARS 16466. A rare variety from China.

110 days. Phyllostachys nigra. Open-pollinated. Black Bamboo. The plant produces good yields of 20 to 30 ft tall purple-black-stemmed bamboo canes. It is a popular bamboo variety prized for ornamental use because of its height and dark features. The dark/purple/black-stemmed bamboo canes turn green to purple-black during the growing season. The young green canes mature to a deep, polished purple-black color over 1 to 3 year period, creating a striking contrast with bright green lance-shaped leaves. The Purple Black Bamboo's wood is highly valued by craftsmen for its exceptional quality. As a proud owner of this bewitching bamboo, you'll discover its captivating habits and cherish the enchanting display it brings to your garden. For a privacy screen, plant 5 feet apart and with tighter spacing for a solid wall. For commercial grove planting, give each plant space to spread and show its form. Suitable for USDA Climate Zones 7 and 8. Excellent choice for home gardens and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, TARS 16484. A rare variety from China.