BAMBOO FOR SALE IN WINTER PARK FLORIDA

WHAT KIND OF BAMBOO IS BEST FOR A PRIVACY SCREEN OR LIVING WALL?

TYPES OF BAMBOO

 

What kind of bamboo should I use for my living wall or yard?

 

Since there are some 2,000-plus species of bamboo, you will want to familiarize yourself with the benefits of a few main varieties.

 

• Do you want something short, perhaps 15’ or shorter?

• Do you need tall bamboo, say greater than 20’ in height?

• Do you want bamboo with large, massive canes, or are you looking for something that provides more privacy than aesthetics?

 

Below are some different bamboo types to consider:

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Medium Height Bamboo

GRACEFUL BAMBOO - ‘BAMBUSA TEXTILIS GRACILIS’ AKA THE RICH MAN'S BAMBOO

 

• 3 Gallon  – Call or text for availability
• 7 Gallon – Call or text for availability
• 15 Gallon – Call or text for availability

 

About: This bamboo is known as Slender Weaver. Graceful bamboo is a noninvasive tight-clumping bamboo. As its name implies, graceful bamboo has a very graceful appearance, with the culms of the bamboo upright and the peaks of the foliage slightly nodding or drooping over. This bamboo is an excellent choice for a living or green wall.

 

Height: 25 feet tall with a culm diameter of 1 inches +/-.

Exposure: Full to partial sun

Cold Hardy: As low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

Type: Graceful Bamboo – Bambusa Textilis Gracilis is known as a clumping or non-invasive bamboo that grows well in central Florida.

EMERALD BAMBOO - ‘TEXTILIS MUTABILIS’

 

• 3 Gallon  – Call or text for availability
• 7 Gallon – Call or text for availability
• 15 Gallon – Call or text for availability

 

About: Emerald, a relative of the ‘Bambusa Textilis Gracilis’ aka graceful, is known as a clumping or non-invasive bamboo that also grows well in central Florida. Think of this as a taller more upright alternative to graceful. You will see this variety at many theme parks where height is needed as a screen without sacrificing fullness and the lush green backdrop it provides. emerald - ‘textilis mutabilis’ Due to its diameter, this bamboo will grow tall and upright. It's a perfect alternative to Oldhamii because it can screen at the base level right after planting.

 

 

Height: 30-40 feet tall with a culm diameter of 2+ inches.

Exposure: Full to partial sun

Cold Hardy: *As low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

SEABREEZE BAMBOO - Bambusa malingensis - Maling Bamboo

 

• 3 Gallon  – Call or text for availability
• 7 Gallon – Call or text for availability
• 15 Gallon – Call or text for availability

 

About: SEABREEZE BAMBOO - 'Bambusa malingensis' aka Maling Bamboo is a clumping, non-invasive bamboo celebrated for its upright growth and tightly spaced canes. Demonstrating exceptional resilience, it sustained minimal damage during the 2004 hurricane season, outperforming other varieties. Its robust canes, strong enough for tool handles in its native habitat, make it an ideal choice for a specimen plant or mass planting. This bamboo is moderately salt tolerant, adding to its versatility in various landscapes.

 

 

Height: Up to 35 feet tall with a culm diameter of 2.5 inches.
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Cold Hardy: As low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

TROPICAL BLUE BAMBOO – ‘BAMBUSA CHUNGII’

 

• 7 Gallon – Call or text for availability
• 15 Gallon – Call or text for availability
• 25 Gallon – Call or text for availability

 

About: Culms are bluish-white with pronounced light green leaves. Strikingly handsome bamboo is categorized by spectacular white wax on its nicely spaced culms. No low branching

Height: 35 feet tall with a culm diameter of 3 inches.

 

Exposure: Full to partial sun

Cold Hardy: As low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Type: Tropical Blue Bamboo—Bambusa Chungii is a clumping or non-invasive bamboo that grows well in central Florida.

DWARF BUDDHA BELLY ‘BAMBUSA VULGARIS’ – ‘WAMIN’

 

Limited Stock Currently

 

 

 

• 5′ Tall- 7 Gallon – Call or text for availability
• 8′ Tall- 15 Gallon – Call or text for availability
• 10′ Tall-  25 Gallon – Call or text for availability

 

About: While it is our opinion that any bamboo can be a focal point, none fits this class of aesthetically interesting bamboo quite like the Dwarf Buddha Belly. The species is characterized by unique culms and striking green foliage. The lower half of the Dwarf Buddha Belly has few, if any, branches and is known by its pear-shaped inflated internodes.

 

Height: 15-20 feet tall with a culm diameter of 4 inches.

Exposure: Full to partial sun

Moderately Cold Hardy: As low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Type: Dwarf Buddha Belly—Bambusa vulgaris ‘Wamin’ is a clumping or non-invasive bamboo that grows well in central Florida.

BLACK BAMBOO – ‘BAMBUSA LAKO’

 

Limited Stock Currently

 

• 7 Gallon – Call or text for availability
• 15 Gallon – Call or text for availability
• 25 Gallon – Call or text for availability

 

About: Not as cold hardy as Asian Lemon, Graceful, Oldhamii, or Tropical Blue, Black bamboo is best known for its shiny black culms and feathery green leaves. In the best conditions, Black Bamboo can grow to 35 feet in height with culms over 3 inches in diameter. 25 feet is its average height in most climates. But this bamboo can top out at a recorded 45 feet in height. Black bamboo is a very nice ornamental bamboo and can be used as a blind for equipment and pumps. It makes a great privacy screen for both commercial and residential applications. This bamboo variety adds elegance and provenance to any space. Because of its striking beauty and relative ease of care, Black Bamboo is appropriate for commercial light, industrial, and residential applications.

 

Height: 40’+ feet tall with a culm diameter of 3 inches.

Exposure: Full to partial sun

Semi-Cold Hardy: As low as 25-30 degrees Fahrenheit

Spacing: 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Type: Timor Black Bamboo – ‘Bambusa lako’ is a clumping or non-invasive bamboo that grows well in central Florida.

ASIAN LEMON BAMBOO – BAMBUSA EUTULDOIDES ‘VIRIDI-VITTATA’

 

Out of Stock Currently - Consider Graceful or Seabreeze

 

• 7 Gallon – Call or text for availability
• 15 Gallon – Call or text for availability

 

About: Asian Lemon Bamboo will grow to heights of upwards of 25 feet. It is a great choice for privacy screening. When established, this species is characterized by its striking color, yellow-striped culms, and beautiful dark green leaves.

 

Height: 25 feet tall with a culm diameter of 1 inch.

Exposure: Full sun Asian Lemon Bamboo – BAMBUSA EUTULDOIDES ‘VIRIDI-VITTATA’

Cold Hardy: As low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

pH:  5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) – 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) – 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Watering Requirements: Asian Lemon Bamboo requires consistently moist soil with no dry periods between waterings.

Spacing: no restrictions – generally 12″-24″ grows in fairly erect tight clumps.

Leaves: Small yellow & green striped appearance.

Origin: Southern China

Uses: Privacy screening, limited noise attenuation, specimen

Type: Asian Lemon Bamboo – Bambusa eutuldoides ‘Viridi-Vittata’ is a clumping or non-invasive bamboo that grows well in central Florida.

Tall Bamboo For Sale

Oldhamii Bamboo – Oldham’s – Ryoku-Chiku - Giant Timber Bamboo – ‘Bambusa Oldhamii’

 

 

• 7 Gallon  – Call or text for availability

• 15 Gallon  – Call or text for availability

• 25 Gallon  – Call or text for availability

 

About: Contrary to many posts online, we feel that due to a lack of plant density when compared to other bamboo species, it does not make as good a privacy screen, especially when we compare it to Graceful.

 

Attributes: Straight & erect culms wide leaves tight clumps.

Height: 55-60 feet tall with a culm diameter of 4+ inches.

Exposure: Full to partial sun

Cold Hardy: As low as 28 degrees Fahrenheit.

Type: Oldhamii Bamboo – Oldham’s – Giant Timber Bamboo – Bambusa Oldhamii is known as a clumping or non-invasive bamboo that grows well in central Florida.

 

Precautions: The plant fibers can cause itchiness and skin irritation like fiberglass insulation.

Fast grower: Once established, you will notice this bamboo grow right before your eyes.

 

OLDHAMII BAMBOO – OLDHAM’S – RYOKU-CHIKU - GIANT TIMBER BAMBOO – ‘BAMBUSA OLDHAMII’

GOLDEN HAWAIIAN BAMBOO - BAMBUSA VULGARIS ‘VITTATA’

 

Limited Stock Currently

 

• 7 Gallon – Call or text for availability
• 15 Gallon – Call or text for availability

 

About: While it is one of the most beautiful bamboo species, we feel that due to a lack of plant density when compared to other bamboo species, it does not make as good a privacy screen especially when we compare it to graceful. Consider using this in conjunction with other bamboo to provide a better screen.

 

Type: Clumping, non-running, which is always recommended.

Also known as: Bambusa Vulgaris Vittata

Height: Grows up to 60’ in height. Culm Diameter 4-5”

Short Bamboo For Sale

BONNIE BAMBOO ‘BAMBUSA BONIOPSIS’

 

Limited Stock Currently - Please also consider Fernleaf Bamboo

 

• 7 Gallon – Call or text for availability
• 15 Gallon – Call or text for availability

 

 

About: This bamboo, with its lower relative height to other bamboo, is known as a great alternative to Podocarpus. Characterized by a small leaf size and delicate appearance, the bonnie leaves droop when young. Makes a fantastic privacy screen!

 

Height: 15-20 feet tall with a culm diameter of 1-1.2 inches.

Exposure: Full to partial sun

Cold Hardy: As low as 27 degrees Fahrenheit.

Type: Bambusa boniopsis – Bonnie Bamboo is known as a clumping or non-invasive bamboo that grows well in central Florida.