Cold-Hardy Bamboo

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

The Yellow Groove is a great option for cold areas that want a decorative privacy screen. The cane of this bamboo is light green with light yellow stripes and has a rough texture.

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

Phyllostachys Aureosulcata Spectabilis

The peculiar zig-zag patterns of Spectabilis present an entertaining surprise and captivating first impression. The stems add more attraction with its contrasting red highlights when planted in full sun.

Red Margin Bamboo – Phyllostachys Rubromarginata

Phyllostachys Rubromarginata or the Red Margin Bamboo is a highly sought after, cold tolerant, extremely fast growing, running species.

Phyllostachys Bissetii

Originating in Sichuan, China, this beautiful bamboo specimen grows best in warm weather, but is one of the few cold hardy running varieties.

Bushy green bamboo plants - Phyllostachys Humilis

Phyllostachys Humilis – Scottish Bamboo

Here comes one of the smallest bamboo species. The colorful culms create one of the best decorative screens. Learn more about Phyllostachys Humilis here!

Phyllostachys heteroclada - Green bamboo stems with knobby nodes

Phyllostachys Heteroclada Solid Stem

Phyllostachys heteroclada is a cold hardy bamboo that can withstand temperatures down to -10 F. Solid Stem gets its name from the lower parts of the canes which are nearly solid in structure.

Phyllostachys Decora

Beautiful Bamboo has straight canes and beautiful draping foliage. Besides its beauty, the most noteworthy aspect of this bamboo, is the fact that it does so well under stress.

Fargesia Rufa

Rufa is a short cold hardy bamboo that works great for decorative hedges and small screens. This is a vigorous clumping variety that will quickly fills in small areas.