Seattle Bamboo Killer Deals
We have the following varieties on sale right now for immediate delivery:
Black Bamboo (see below)
Megurochiku (see below)
Green Temple
Blue Henon
All of these plants are 20-25 feet tall with 12-18" root balls, 2-4 culms per plant.
Each of these plants are $100 at this time. We deliver free within Seattle, other areas ask for our fee.
Phyllostachys nigra - Potted and ready to plant specimen plants from $75
Black Bamboo is the oldest and most popular bamboo cultivated in the United States, first introduced in 1827. It has many unique characteristics. Individual culms go through a transformation in their first and second year providing bold, contrasting colors. Small, light green leaves radiate from the culms with airy, feather-like arrangement.
Beginning as new shoots emerging from the ground in April or May, they are covered by light burgundy colored culm sheaths, a specialized "leaf" designed to protect the tender new shoot. By June or July they have reached their maximum height which is determined by the size and age of the grove. For example, a Phyllostachys that is 25 feet tall with two dozen culms, produces many new shoots that spear out of the ground in April and grow to 30 feet by June; over three feet per week, or over four inches every day.
When finished growing branches unfold from each node, shucking the culm sheaths and revealing a bright green culm. As the summer progresses into fall, the green culms begin to develop brown mottling concentrated at the nodes, especially near the base. By winter the entire culm is speckled with fine black spots, usually dense enough toward the base to be solid brownish black.
We have potted multiple culm specimens from $75 to $200.
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Phyllostachys nigra 'Megurochiku'
Maximum Height: 30 feet
Maximum Diameter: 3 inches
Hardiness: 0° F
USDA Zone recommended 7 through 10
This interesting form of P. nigra has a black stripe on the sulcus of the cane. It is very similar to P. nigra 'Henon' in form and growth habit, canes baring small, feather-like leaves. This rare bamboo has been growing at Kubota Garden in Seattle, Washington, since they imported the variety from Japan. It was reported that this bamboo could only be found on a single island in Japan.
We have clumps of this bamboo for $75 - $100 and huge potted specimens for $150 - $200.