Hibanobambusa tranquillans 'Shiroshima'520 viewsA mid-size variegated species. Root hardy to USDA zone 5.
Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'506 viewsThis bamboo is less cold hardy than P. nuda or bissetii, but it's still one of my favorites. Who couldn't love that striking color? It does well here in zone 5, but does top-kill a lot of winters. It returns faithfully each spring and grows to a good 15' in only a few weeks time in early to mid spring.
'Shiroshima' Bamboo with Peony 'Charm'489 viewsIn the foreground is a bamboo, Hibanobambusa tranquillans 'Shiroshima'. The flower in the background is a variety of herbaceous peony called 'Charm'. The flower form is Japanese pom-pom. These two show stoppers never fail to look great together.
While the larger types of bamboo don't usually do well when combined with smaller plants, the smaller species of bamboo such as this 'Shiroshima' do great and look amazing when combined with other plants of bright, contrasting colors!
5 gallon Phyllostachys nuda in the stabilization area after being dug483 views
Phyllostachys bissetii with snow475 viewsThis photo was taken on December 21st, 2009. It was really looking like Christmas!
Phyllostachys bissetii468 viewsBroadcasting granular urea over the grove later winter 2021
Bamboo plants in cold storage467 viewsReserved orders for following spring & summer; dug and placed in cold storage in November.
Phyllostachys nuda and Yoshino Cherry tree463 views
Bamboo plants wrapped for humidity in cold storage; 14' ceiling458 viewsReserved orders for following spring & summer; dug and placed in cold storage in November.
Phyllostachys bissetii on 1-21-2019 with -8ºF air temperature457 views
Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis' on 1-20-2019 with 8ºF air temperature454 views