Bamboo Species for USDA Zone 6

Wide yellow culms with green stripes of the Phyllostachys Vivax bamboo

Phyllostachys Vivax

Chinese timber bamboo has yellow culms with random green stripes growing as tall as 70 ft. Learn more about this timber bamboo here!

Phyllostachys Nuda - Bamboo stems with black ring and white powdery ring below

Phyllostachys Nuda

The roots of Nuda can survive to -20 F which makes it one of the most cold hardy of all the running bamboo species.

Phyllostachys Aureosulcata ‘Yellow Groove’

Yellow Groove is a great option as a privacy screen in cold areas. Learn more about this bamboo plant’s best growing conditions here.

Zig-zag-style bamboo species with green stripes and magenta spots on yellow culms

Phyllostachys Aureosulcata ‘Spectabilis’

The zig-zag patterns of Spectabilis bamboo is entertaining & captivating. Learn more about this bamboo plant here!

Fresh red margin bamboo shoot

Phyllostachys Rubromarginata ‘Red Margin Bamboo’

Red Margin Bamboo is a highly sought after, cold tolerant, extremely fast growing, running species. Learn more about this bamboo here!