Culms with long internodes are erect or arching outwards. Sometimes yellow-striped on lower internodes. 25' with 1.5" culms in Florida. Min. temp 30°F. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.

A large, woody, thorny, green bamboo with erect culms. One of several South American timber bamboos in this genus. Our stock originated from seed that was collected and germinated by Gib Cooper of B.O.T.A. Frequently confused with G.angustifolia. May grow taller than listed. 80' with 7" diameter culms in South Florida. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.

A typically (for the genus) large-growing timber bamboo. Still, somewhat smaller than Guadua angustifolia with beautiful foliage. Short internodes, thorns on branches and culms (again typical for the genus). Will reach 60' with 4" diameter culms in S. Florida. Cannot tolerate freezing temps for any extended period. Min. USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.

The largest growing of the Guaduas. A true timber bamboo that is extensively used for construction throughout South and Central America. Thorns on branches - occasional "daggers" grow on culms (be careful). Measured at 70'tall and 6.5" dia. in Florida. Min. temp. 30 °F. Min USDA zone 9b. Click to find your zone.

Same as above but with large, vertical, irregular yellow stripes on green culms. Maybe slightly slower growing than the standard form but certainly more ornamental. At least 65' and 4" dia. culms in FL. Min. temp. 30 °F. MIn USDA zone 9b. Click to find your zone.

Yes, that is the real species name. There are indeed fewer thorns on this species and it grows somewhat slower and smaller than the standard G.angustifolia. Like most of the Guaduas, the timber culms are excellent as construction material. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.

A variegated and striated Guadua. Rare - introduced to the U.S. in 2004. The striated culms are very light yellow with occasional green stripes. Leaves are beautifully variegated. Mature size in Florida is yet to be determined. Two year old specimens have achieved 20' so a mature height of 40' is possible. Minimum temperature of 30 degrees F would be typical of the Guaduas. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.

A large, woody, thorny, green bamboo with erect culms. From Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. Frequently confused with G.angustifolia. May grow taller than listed. 80' with 7" diameter culms in South Florida. Min USDA zone: 9b. Click to find your zone.

A species that's found in Mexico and Central America. Similar to G.amplexifolia. Culms thick-walled but not solid. New shoots have beautiful maroon culm sheaths which cling to the lower internodes.

Erect new lime-green culms turn yellowish with age. Shoots are edible when raw. Beautiful erect form with small, narrow cascading leaves. Pictured on the cover of the book Bamboo World by Victor Cusack. Old world bamboo - from New Guinea. Very rare in the U.S. Will grow to at least 35' tall with 2" diameter culms in Florida. Minimum temp. 32 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 10. Click to find your zone.

The long narrow leaves are produced in such abundance that they almost completely obscure the culm. A very distinct cascading fountain appearance. Prefers a drier environment than most tropical bamboos. Fairly drought tolerant but irrigation is still recommended for a healthy appearance - a drip system rather than an overhead system. Usually grows to about 15' but can grow to 20' tall with 3/4" dameter culms in Florida. Cold-hardy to 15 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 9a. Click to find your zone.

New cultivar. Has hollow culms unlike the other Otateas. New culms are covered in a waxy white powder giving it a silver look. Leaves are weeping and narrow. Should grow to 18' tall, with 1/2" diameter culms in Florida. Minimum temp, 25 degrees F - (maybe lower). Min USDA zone: 9a. Click to find your zone.

A new introduction to our nursery. Originally from the savannas of tropical Africa, this plant is relatively drought tolerant for a bamboo, becoming semi-deciduous in dry conditions. Looks beautiful in moist and humid conditions. Though called the wine bamboo, the alcoholic beverages brewed from this plant are more similar to beer. Should grow to 30' with 2.5" diameter culms. Minimum temp 30 degrees F. Min USDA zone: 10. Click to find your zone.

Culm green with occasional narrow darker green longitudinal striae. Persistent culm sheath. Not as ornate as the yellow Sacred Bali Bamboo but similar overall in form. Will grow to 35' tall with 2" diameter culms. Very tropical - will not survive temperatures below freezing. Min USDA zone: 10. Click to find your zone.

Bright Yellow with occasional vertical green stripes on culms. Large leaves with occasional vaieagation. Striking bamboo. Tight clumping, few low branches. Has been described as being extremely tropical and unable to survive temperatures even approaching freezing. After many years of observation in South Florida, we have found the species to be no more sensitive than many other of our tropical bamboos when exposed to short-term temps near freezing. It can be, however, unforgiving if planted in less than ideal growing conditions. Specimens can languish for years then, when moved to a better location in the same garden, quickly thrive. 35' with 2" culms in Florida. Min. temp 30°F. Min USDA zone: 10. Click to find your zone.