Bamboo Species: Phyllostachys

	Phyllostachys Bambusiodes Larger | Another Photo	Description: Prized for construction because of its straight, walled canes. One of the tallest bamboo plants in the United States. Flowered in 1970. Running: Spreading Agressive Max Height: 65' Diameter: 6.5" Hardiness: -5 degrees F Light: Sun
	Phyllostachys Vivax Larger | Full Plant | Grove	Description: Resembles Phyllostachys bambusoides except the culms have thinner walls and a white powdery band beneath each node at the sheath. One of the tallest species of bamboo. Very fast growing. Running: Spreading Moderate Max Height: 65' Diameter: 6" Hardiness: -15° F Light: Sun
	Phyllostachys Aurea Larger | Bamboo Shoot	Description: Fishing Pole/Buddah Belley/Hoteichiku Often used in hedges because of its dense foliage. The irregular, compressed internodes are decorative. Good as an indoor plant. Drought tolerant. Running: Spreading Agressive Max Height: 20' Diameter: 1.5" Hardiness: 0° F Light: Sun
	Phyllostachys Meyeri Larger | Shoot	Description: Similar in appearance to Phyllostachys aurea except it does not have the short internodes. Running: Spreading Moderate Max Height: 33' Diameter: 2" Hardiness: 0° F Light: Sun
	Phyllostachys Nigra Larger | Another Photo	Description: The culms of this bamboo turn dark black after the first six months to one year. This species is popular because of its graceful habit and the sharp accent of its culm color. Running: Spreading Agressive Max Height: 16' Diameter: 1.25 " Hardiness: -5 ° F Light: Sun
	Phyllostachys Nigra "Henon"	Description: Hachiku. Culms totally green, generally larger then Phyllostachys Nigra. The distinctive culms are rough to the touch and a light green color. Running: Spreading Agressive Max Height: 50' Diameter: 4 " Hardiness: -5 ° F Light: Sun
	Phyllostachys Rubro-Marginata Larger | Shoot	Description: New shoots have a red margin. Noted for its good wood quality and edible shoots. Its rich green color and long, straight internodes make this a very desirable bamboo for garden stakes and woodworking. Running: Spreading Agressive Max Height: 55' Diameter: 2.75 " Hardiness: -5 ° F Light: Sun

Bamboo Species: Pleioblastus

	Pleioblastus Simonii Larger	Description: Medake. Can be used in a container or in a garden. The branches grow in a steeple-like tapering pattern, thickening with age as it develops. Semi-clump forming, making it less invasive. Multipurpose bamboo. Running: Spreading Moderate Max Height: 20' Diameter: 1.5" Hardiness: 0° F Light: Sun
	Pleioblastus Viridi-striatus Larger	Description: Dwarf bamboo. Pubescent foliage is brilliantly variegated green and yellow. Leaves become more yellow when exposed to sunlight. Excellent ground cover bamboo. Running: Spreading Moderate Max Height: 3' Diameter: 0.25 " Hardiness: 0° F Light: Partial Sun
	Pleioblastus Argenteostriatus	Description: This ground cover bamboo has variable striping of white on clear green leaves. Vigouros and upright habit. Running: Spreading Moderate Max Height: 3' Diameter: 0.25 " Hardiness: 10° F Light: Partial Sun
	Pleioblastus Variegates / Fortunei Larger	Description: A strongly variegated white and green foliage ground cover bamboo. Widely used in Japanese gardens for its distinctive appearance Running: Spreading Moderate Max Height: 3' Diameter: 0.25 " Hardiness: 10° F Light: Partial Sun

Bamboo Species: Pseudosasa

Pseudosasa Japonica Larger | Another Photo | Shoot

Description: Arrow Bamboo, Yadake. The culms are erect with leaves as large as one foot by 1.5 inches wide. Less invasive than traditional runners, it thrives in tubs and pots. The culms were used in ancient Japan to make arrows. Running: Spreading Moderate Max Height: 16' Diameter: .75 " Hardiness: 0° F Light: Sun / Shade

Bamboo Species: Sasa

Sasa Veitchii Larger | Another Photo

Description: Kuma-zasa. Summer foliage is a solid dark green. The the fall, leaves develop a white border. This marginal strip gives an attractive variegated appearance for outstanding winter foliage. Spreads slowly, and is used extensively in Japanese garden design Running: Spreading Moderate Max Height: 5' Diameter: .25" Hardiness: 0° F Light: Shade

Bamboo Species: Indolocalamus

Indocalamus Tessellatus Larger | Another Photo | Shoot

Description: Known for its large leaves. The mature plants have the largest leaves of any bamboo plant (24" x 4"). Widely used in oriental gardens for the sound it creates when the winds blows through the leaves. Creates a dramatic textural effect. Running: Spreading Slow Max Height: 7' Diameter: .25" Hardiness: -5° F Light: Half Day Sun

Bamboo Species: Shibataea

Shibataea Kumasaca Larger

Description: Okamezasa. Low shrubby bamboo, with unique small oval shaped leaves arranged tightly along the culms. Prefers acidic soil. Good for a low maintenance hedge or ground cover. A slow but steady spreader that will eventually form a dense clump. Running: Spreading Slow Max Height: 7' Diameter: .25" Hardiness: -10° F Light: Half Day Sun