BAMBOO FOR SALE IN WINTER PARK AND SURROUNDING AREAS
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 core varieties.
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Do you want something short, perhaps 15’ or shorter?
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Do you need tall bamboo, say greater than 20’ in height?
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Do you want bamboo with large, massive canes, or are you looking for something that provides more privacy than aesthetics?
Our clients often would like a couple of different types of bamboo.
One area of the yard might need privacy from a neighbor's second-story window, while another part is intended to screen pedestrians and animals.
Below are some different bamboo types to consider:
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.
DWARF BUDDHA BELLY ‘BAMBUSA VULGARIS’ – ‘WAMIN’
- 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’
- 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.
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.
ASIAN LEMON BAMBOO – BAMBUSA EUTULDOIDES ‘VIRIDI-VITTATA’
- 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’
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7 Gallon – Call or text for availability
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15 Gallon – Call or text for availability
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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’
- 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’
- 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.
MALAY DWARF BAMBOO – ‘BAMBUSA HETEROSTACHYA’
- 7 Gallon – Call or text for availability
- 15 Gallon – Call or text for availability
About: Cold Hardy drought tolerant. Frost Tolerant once established and makes a very nice thick hedge – you may trim to your size and preference. It is known to arch due to its thick, heavy foliage.
Height: 12-15 feet tall with a culm diameter .5 - 1.5 inches.
Exposure: Full to partial sun
Cold Hardy: As low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Type: Malay Dwarf Bamboo – Bambusa Heterostachya is known as a clumping or non-invasive bamboo that grows well in central Florida.
FERN LEAF BAMBOO FOR SALE – ‘BAMBUSA MULTIPLEX’
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7 Gallon – Call or text for availability
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15 Gallon – Call or text for availability
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25 Gallon – Call or text for availability
About: While this bamboo can reach 20’, it's a top choice for those looking for a hedge wall. The reason is, just like Boniopsis, this bamboo is fairly easy to clip back and shape to fit both the couture and height requirements many homeowners have.
Attributes: Smaller leaf size, generally 10-20 two ranked leaves
Height: 15-20 feet tall** with a culm diameter of 1-1.2 inches.
Exposure: Full to partial sun
Cold Hardy: As low as 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
Type: Fernleaf Bamboo ‘Bambusa multiplex’ is known as a clumping or non-invasive bamboo that grows well in central Florida.
TWO-RANKED BAMBOO LEAF
What is "two-ranked", and why is it important to bamboo?
Two-ranked" refers to a specific way in which leaves are arranged on the stem or branch of a plant. In this arrangement, the leaves grow in two distinct rows, with each leaf attached alternately to opposite sides of the stem.
As you move up the stem, the leaves in one row will be positioned directly across from those in the other row, creating a kind of zig-zag or alternating pattern. This type of leaf arrangement is common in many plants, including some species of bamboo, where the leaves are evenly spaced on each side of the stem, giving the plant a neat and symmetrical appearance.
Why is this important?
When deciding on the best plants for privacy, security, or noise reduction, one must consider the structure of the leaves Just as an umbrella shields you from the rain, the two-ranked leaf structures of the grass we know as bamboo also create a screen, creating a natural barrier.
Plants without this structure or leaf shape may not make as good a screen, or could potentially take longer than bamboo to grow. An example of this is podocarpus. Podocarpus is not right for every yard; however, many use it as a privacy screen. If you have patience and a large budget, this plant could work; however, for the money, bamboo is unparalleled in its ability to screen right out of the pot.
Bamboo is a superior screen due to its plant structure and ability to grow to specific height requirements based on variety.