Bamboo Catalogue

Over 30 varieties of bamboo

There are approximately 1,200 recognised bamboo species worldwide. Over 400 different varieties are currently cultivated in Europe, 300 of which are temperate bamboos.

Phyllostachys bamboo
Most popular
Phyllostachys group

Phyllostachys

Tall bamboos with leptomorphic (running) rhizomes. The most important group for plantation forestry and timber production in Europe. In southern Europe — Spain, Italy and Portugal — these bamboos can reach their original height of over 20 metres, while in western Europe they grow up to 10 metres.

Cold hardiness
-18 to -25°C
Max height
Up to 20 m (southern Europe)
Rhizome type
Leptomorphic (running)
Genera
Phyllostachys, Brachystachyum, Semiarundinaria, Sinobambusa, Chimonobambusa, Shibataea
PlantationsTimberScreensSpecimen planting
Key species
Ph. edulis (Moso)Most important timber bamboo
Ph. nigraBlack culms, highly ornamental
Ph. vivaxFast-growing, tall
Ph. aureaGolden bamboo, compact growth
Ph. aureosulcataYellow-groove bamboo
Ph. atrovaginataIncense bamboo
Fargesia bamboo
Fargesia group

Fargesia

Medium to tall bamboos with pachymorphic (clumping) rhizomes. These are non-invasive bamboos, making them ideal for gardens where running rhizomes are unwanted. The group includes Thamnocalamus, Drepanostachyum and Yushania. Extremely cold-hardy varieties available.

Cold hardiness
-20 to -30°C
Max height
Up to 6 m
Rhizome type
Pachymorphic (clumping)
Genera
Fargesia, Thamnocalamus, Drepanostachyum, Yushania
GardensHedgesContainersPrivacy screens
Key species
F. murielaeUmbrella bamboo, very hardy
F. robustaRobust clumping bamboo
F. nitidaFountain bamboo, shade-tolerant
F. rufaGreen panda bamboo
Sasa bamboo
Sasa group

Sasa

Small to tall bamboos with leptomorphic rhizomes. This diverse group includes Sasaella, Pseudosasa, Pleioblastus, Indocalamus, Bashania and Phyllosasa. Ideal as ground cover under trees, for borders, and for covering mounds.

Cold hardiness
-15 to -25°C
Max height
0.3 to 5 m
Rhizome type
Leptomorphic (running)
Genera
Sasa, Sasaella, Pseudosasa, Pleioblastus, Indocalamus, Bashania, Phyllosasa
Ground coverBordersMoundsUnder-planting
Key species
S. palmataLarge-leaved, robust
Pseudosasa japonicaArrow bamboo
Pleioblastus viridistriatusGolden-striped dwarf
Indocalamus tessellatusLargest leaves of any bamboo

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