Bamboo

Bambusa textilis

Close-up view of a Bambusa textilis stem showing a leaf node, with green leaves and stems blurred in the background. The image highlights the texture and structure of the bamboo plant.

Tightly clumped, non-invasive, graceful arches. Used in weaving and for timber, flute-making and fencing; edible shoots. Great for gardens, forming a tight grove in few years.

Bambusa tuldoides

Close-up of a green bamboo stem, likely Bambusa tuldoides, with light-colored, papery sheaths peeling from the node; blurred green foliage and blue sky in the background.

Tightly clumped, non-invasive, hardy. Produces a large number of thick-walled culms.

Bambusa “Alphonse Karr”

Close-up of a Bambusa Alphonse Karr bamboo stem with green and yellow hues, showing a shoot node and dried sheath, surrounded by other ornamental bamboo stalks and lush green leaves in the background.

B. multiplex “Alphonse Karr”

Variable tropical bamboo, useful for screening. Elegant slender arching culms, yellow with irregular dark green striping. Can be grown indoors with extra care.

Borinda fungosa

Tall, thick Borinda fungosa bamboo stalks with green and brown segments rise closely together, surrounded by leafy branches and sunlight filtering through the foliage above.

Vertical arching bamboo with large leaves forms tight clumps of deep reddish/brown culms.

Borinda papyrifera

Close-up of several green Borinda papyrifera bamboo stalks with slender leaves growing in a garden, surrounded by soil and ornamental grass mulch.

Fast growing clumping bamboo with new culms that are powdery baby-blue which slowly age to a mix of green and yellow. Upright shoots with medium leaves form nicley open clumps. Edible shoots. Afternoon shade inland.

Chusquea culeou

Close-up of a bamboo stem—possibly Chusquea culeou—showing the green stalk and pale, fibrous sheath at a node, with blurred green leaves and stems in the background.

Tightly clumped, does not spread. Edible shoots. Culms grow vertical, forming regularly spaced nodes with many equal-sized branches.

Chusquea mimosa

Close-up of dense green bamboo stalks, possibly Chusquea mimosa, and slender leaves, with sunlight filtering through the foliage to create a natural and vibrant outdoor scene.

Arcing culms, airy slumps of small leaves. Stems age to a shiny, vibrant red when grown in some sun.

Fargesia robusta

Dense cluster of green clumping bamboo stalks and long, narrow leaves, with sunlight filtering through the foliage, creating a lush and vibrant appearance.

New glossy green culms, as early as winter, mature to a rich yellowish green. Denser in full sun, yet happy in shade. Excellent for screens, hedges or wind barriers.

Himalayacalamus asper

Close-up of tall, thick 5g Himalayacalmus asper bamboo stalks in vibrant purple and green shades, set against a softly blurred leafy background inspired by the Himalayas.

Broadly arching branches dense with green leaves. Does well outdoors in coastal areas, including throughout the Bay Area. Greener in Shade, Bright Red culms in Full sun. Needs some shade in hotter climates.

Himalayacalamus falconeri v. damarapa

Close-up of Himalayacalamus falconeri bamboo shoots with light brown outer sheaths and green leaves in the background, capturing the texture and details of the bamboo plant in natural sunlight.

H. falconeri v. damarapa does well outdoors in coastal areas, including throughout the Bay Area. Random-colored striped culms – dark green, red and yellow. Masses of leaves are borne on long slender branchlets.

Himalayacalamus hookerianus

A clay pot filled with straw sits on the ground among dense green Himalayacalamus bamboo stalks and leaves. Dry leaves and bamboo litter cover the soil.

H. hookerianus has new green culms covered in waxy gray powder give a blue effect and mature to a yellowish orange, more purplish in more sun. Thrives in a semi-sheltered, wind-free environment.

Otatea acuminata

Close-up view of dense green Otatea acuminata leaves and thin stems, with sunlight filtering through the foliage, creating a vibrant, lush appearance of Mexican weeping bamboo.

Masses of long narrow leaves densely cover the culms. Gently arcing clumper, sways in the breeze. Excellent in ornamental gardens without heavy irrigation, or in well-drained pots will grow to 6′ tall.

Phyllostachys nigra

Close-up of 5g Phyllostachys nigra Black Bamboo stem with distinct nodes and green leaves, showcasing the plant’s unique texture and structure. Perfect for enthusiasts seeking detailed botanical features.

Rich dense growth, edible shoots. Glossy black culms darken with age, used in fine crafts and furniture.

Good in planters, pots and garden. A Bay Area favorite.

2025: P. nigra has gone into it’s bloom cycle, which happens roughly every 120 years. This means that all plants around the world will be dying sometime in the next few years, and we will not have any new plants to sell until the cycle finishes and new plants sprout from seed.

Pseudosasa japonica

Close-up view of green arrow bamboo leaves and stems, with sunlight shining on the bamboo plant and creating a mix of shadow and brightness across the foliage.

Erect culms with large leaves up to a foot long. Good for indoor or outdoor container gardening, and for use as a screen. The culms were used in ancient Japan to make arrows.

Semiarundinaria fastuosa

Close-up of a Japanese bamboo shoot showing a broken, dry sheath around the stem. The background is blurred with green and light areas, highlighting other Semiarundinaria fastuosa stalks and leaves.

Very vertical, tall architectural form. Makes good borders. Stately culms fade to purple with age.

Withstands maritime exposure.