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Frequently Asked Questions

How far apart should I space my bamboo to create a hedge?

With larger bamboos, such as Bambusa oldhamii or Phyllostachys vivax, space four to five feet from the center of the plant. With smaller hedges, such as the Bambusa multiplex varieties, space three feet from center. On the plant descriptions see “minimum planting area” for recommended spacing.

See our Hedging Bamboos

How do I properly plant and take care of my bamboo?

See our Bamboo Planting and Care page for more information.

How do I identify which bamboo are running and which are clumping?

Clumpers have the genus name: Bambusa, Chusquea, Denrocalamus, Drepanostachyum, Fargesia, Himalayacalamus, Otatea, Thamnocalamus, Thyrostachys, or Yushania.

Runners have the genus name: Arundinaria, Chimonobambusa, Phyllostachys, Pleioblastus, Pseudosasa, Sasa, Sasaella, or Semiarundinaria.

For more information visit: Running vs. Clumping

How do I determine my USDA climate zone, low temperature or frost date?

Please visit our USDA zone page layer on the Search page for more information.

How do I contain my running bamboo?

See our Rhizome Barrier page for more information.

How do you pack the bamboo for shipping?

We ship multiple orders of bamboo weekly via UPS

Monday Bamboo Shipment Packing Bamboo

The fullest plants are selected from our nursery and then soil is removed to reduce shipping weight.
Remaining soil and rootball are wrapped in plastic to hold in moisture.
Plants are then gently packed into boxes with paper and a bamboo poles to prevent movement during shipping.
Boxes are shipped the same day they were packed to insure a healthy arrival to your door.

Roots Golden Bamboo

ALL of our plants have established rootballs and full foliage
Our plants come fully rooted and ready for planting. Beware of other plant vendors online that do not show REPRESENTATIVE photos of the plants THEY SELL, you may end up with a poorly rooted, sparse plant.

All of our plants have full, healthy foliage and are ready for planting upon arrival. Our web site offers up-to-date photos of the typical size and form of the plant we have for sale.