Best Clumping Bamboos
Sort bamboos by name, botanical name or size| Name | Botanical Name | Mature Size  |
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 tiny garden baby Panda grass |
Baby Panda | Pogonatherum Paniceum c.v. Monica | .3m |
| Cute 1 foot high with pom-pom like appearance once established - makes a nice plant for small gardens/a container or a decorative tiny edging for a border or in front of other plants. Likes a good water but not to be too wet. Don't allow to dry out. We have great stock of this plant... and its larger cousin Malay Pygmy Grass... both great for Asian or Japanese look gardens. I like them in pots but l... buy now | |||
 2m ornamental if trimmed |
Chinese Dwarf | Bambusa Guangxiensis | 2-3.5m |
| Top Selling smaller bamboo. This lush green bamboo is becoming very popular - its hardy, attractive and has a smaller profile in the garden. It can be kept dwarf by trimming and made to look like a neat border plant or allowed to grow and be thinned to show off culms. There is a variance in size as confined this bamboo doesn't get large. Note: Top photo above shows an unmanicured look grown in f... buy now | |||
 Blue Bamboo |
Himalayan Weeping (Blue Bamboo) | Drepanostachym Falcatum | 2-3m |
| Delicate feathery foliage and fine pencil thin culms make this a popular small bamboo for courtyards or small gardens. The smallest of our Himalayan varieties. Trim & fertilise regularly. Great feedback from Sydney and Melbourne customers who love this bamboo. Shown in top pic in clients garden. Will grow 2-3 metres with a weeping nature, prefers shade and will tolerate colder areas. Not recomme... buy now | |||
 The other Boo |
Tiger Grass | Thysanolaena Maxima | 2.5-3.5m |
| Not bamboo... but a best selling clumping alternative. Great Screening plant quickly grows into a dense hedge or ornamental plant for a large pot. Ideal for a humid tropical area. Not recommended for dry windy areas. Our variety is excellent, grown organically and not from seed. Feedback from clients who have planted near a pool is good - it makes a thick fast privacy barrier. 200 mm size typic... buy now | |||
 dense screen |
Malay Dwarf Variegated | Bambusa Heterostachya variegated | 3-3.5m |
| Different looking bamboo with pale green variegated foliage, will grow 3 metres plus - forms a strong screen, or can be planted individually as a bushy shrub. Ideal in an area which has little room to plant i.e. narrow fence line or small earthmass. Small root system. It grows well in coastal areas and will handle sandy soil. Used in a close planted formation ( 1 metre apart) quickly grows to cover an ugl... buy now | |||
 Harley models goldstripe |
M. Goldstripe | Bambusa Multiplex var. Goldstripe | 3-4m |
| Smaller sized bamboo of the Multiplex family so tolerates harsh conditions and stays fairly upright. With fine cream/gold culm striations its an attractive smaller screening alternative to the larger Slender Weavers bamboo. Advantages: Easily size controlled and won't scare your neighbours. Ideal for planters and for small gardens, narrow spaces plus a nice asian looking bamboo. Plant in a bigger... buy now | |||
 mature Khasia |
Himalayan Blue/Khasia | Drepanostachym Khasianum | 3+m |
| Has a weeping nature with lovely purple/blue colouring at nodes with a small tint of white this bamboo is a brilliant fine pot plant or a nice dense small screen. Also sold as Purple Jade. Fine dark green foliage and slender culms make this a very attractive smaller bamboo or pond/ garden feature. Will tolerate cold and sun but much better with some protection and slight shade - grows with a ... buy now | |||
 Lovely Nepalese |
Nepalese Blue - Him.Porcatus | Himalayacalamus Porcatus | 3+m |
| Another delicate, shade preferring bamboo from Nepal - fine thin foliage and culms with a tint of blue grey. Another beauty ideal for small areas of a garden or courtyard without strong sun. Multiple culms with light blue/beige tone. Note: Himalayan Bamboos do prefer temperate cooler climates but can be grown successfully in warmer areas, amongst other species to give a little shade and protection. ... buy now | |||
 Murray Is in Byron |
Murray Island - Native | Schizostachyum sp. (NATIVE) | 4 Mm |
| Yes there is a Native Australian bamboo ! Traditionally used for blow pipes and musical instruments. Murray Island hails from far North Queensland (Torres Strait) grows well in sub-tropical & coastal areas. Has a broad tropical leaf mass - due to its bushy nature makes a good green screen with visible culms lower down, smaller variety with a dark green leafy canopy. It has a small base whic... buy now | |||
 fine leafed dense screen |
Bonnie (small Screen) | Bambusa Boniopsis | 4m |
| Bonnie is a nice bamboo. So often we are asked for a bamboo to screen a small driveway or one storey building with the 'oriental bamboo look' and a hardy screen. This bamboo provides the option of a delicate yet hardy drought & cold resistance plant. A smaller size can be maintained. We feel this will satisfy all those that want a 4 metre bamboo that is similar to Gracilis. It is also good ... buy now | |||
 useful bamboo |
Cream Weavers Bamboo - Albostriata | Bambusa Textilis Albostriata | 5-6m |
| Popular pretty screening bamboo with delicate foliage - similar in growth pattern to a Multiplex bamboo but more pest resistant. 5-10mm culms have multiple white/cream stripes, lots of small sheaths when growing. Apparently the shoots are very edible and good in Thai cooking. Think about this bamboo if you have a vegie garden that needs a screen or protection. It will form a useful addition to your ... buy now | |||
 Golden girl with panda grass skirt ! |
China Gold | Bambusa Eutuldoides Viridi Vittata | 5-6m |
| A spectacular species - like a small version of Vittata (Painted Bamboo) with medium size dark green leafs with a pale yellow stripe. Culms yellow and green striped, approx. 20mm in width. Difficult to propagate and stocks are low - so please order in advance if you would like this golden girl. Hardy, quick grower ideal for suburban gardens. Also a good screening bamboo for dry sunny or cold areas. M... buy now | |||
 Gracilis |
Slender Weavers Bamboo - | Bambusa Textilis Gracilis | 6-8m |
| Gracilis the graceful bamboo, plus also a utility species. This beautiful 6 metre bamboo is a landscaping favourite, the best bamboo to hide your neighbours, give privacy and stay looking good. Featured in many gardening magazines - disease free, straight growing. Hide your neighbours fast or add a windbreak... can be planted in a confined area. When mature has swaying leaf mass at the top and ... buy now | |||
 new barbie shoots |
Dwarf Chungii | Bambusa Barbeletta | 6m |
| New release. At the entrance to Nursery, its a stunning looking bamboo with soft grey and darker grey blue culms. Fine dark green leaf with mass higher once mature. Fast growing ornamental bamboo for those people who like to look at beautiful culms and don't need a full on screen. Use as a garden feature or along a balcony. Allows light and air thru but still provides some privacy. Please note: ... buy now | |||
 white ghost bamboo |
Ghost Bamboo | Dendrocalamus Minor var. Amoenus | 6-8m |
| GHOST bamboo has stunning pale green striped/ white/silver ghostly culms 40-65 mm diameter. Hard timber. With expansive dark green leaf mass it makes quite an impact. Its different form makes it a standout feature plant. This is a tough variety that will handle different soils and conditions. Base is not large or spreading so can be planted in a smaller space than some of the other medium va... buy now | |||
 Stunning Chungii |
Bambusa Chungii/Emperor Blue | Bambusa Chungii | 10-12m |
| A true ornamental bamboo originating from China. A great grove bamboo possibly spreading 3 metres when mature. Stunning new summer shoots colour beige, silver and blue. Fairly sparse dark green leaf mass. Handles sun and shade. Will tolerate cold. Makes a wonderful ornamental or beautiful tall screen without totally blocking out a view. Allows air and light to filter thru while offering an expansive... buy now | |||
 Timor Black |
Timor Black | Bambusa Lako | 10-12m |
| Black is always In Fashion - Timor Black of course derives from Indonesia where it is highly regarded. Featured in all its glory here in Byron Bay and on our front page ! Featured on TV's "Renovators" along with potted P. Nigra, running black bamboo... An amazing bamboo - spectacular! This is a tall variety so can limit suitability for suburban gardens - works well were height is needed - constra... buy now | |||
 Java Black |
Java Black | Gigantochloa Atroviolacea | 10-15m |
| Similar to Timor Black they are neighbours - grows 10 metres plus with near instant sooty black colouration to culms and a cream nodal colouration. Poles are slightly rougher displaying a longer internode. Leafs are also larger. Used for furniture and musical instruments. Exclusive bamboo ... difficult to produce. Grows well in sub-tropical or tropical areas but of the two Java will handle the cold... buy now | |||
 Oldhamii screen in NZ |
Oldhamii - Sweet Shoot Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii | 12-15m |
| Utility Bamboo - Grow it to protect your crops and then use it as one ! Light timber use Native to Southern China, this is one of the straightest growing bamboo species - widely used for timber - has strength and durability. Widely cultivated in Taiwan for edible shoots. Economical fast growing attractive large screening species. Grown in shade is a darker green with silver powder on new culms. ... buy now | |||
 Thick & Quick |
Oldhamii (Sweet Shoot Bamboo) | Bambusa Oldhamii | 12-15m |
| Economical fast growing attractive large screening species. Grown in shade is a darker green with silver powder on new culms. In sunny conditions will take on a more orange hue. Our Mother plant is the large green variety ... culms with a diameter of 70-100mm. Large straight poles, which grows tall in ideal conditions with large dark foliage. Will handle wet feet - and also dry spells. A frost tole... buy now | |||
 Giving Hitam a Hand :} |
Black Asper | Dendrocalamus Asper f. Niger (Hitam) | 20-25m |
| BLACK ASPER - HITAM Happy to give this Huge Hitam a hand to demonstrate how large a bamboo this really is - one I am touching has been in the ground about 4 years so its got a long way to grow yet. Its soft velvety & awesome. Some culms will reach 200mm and be skyscapers . Huge soft hair beige brown fur covers brown/black culms have aerial hairy lighter cream bands circling the nodes. High... buy now | |||
 Superior diy bamboo |
Dendrocalamus Latiflorus - On Special | 20-25m | |
| Dendrocalamus LATIFLORUS A giant bamboo native to China, growing 20-25 with culm walls over an inch thick, it is majestic in appearance with large foliage often 25 cm long, vibrant green huge culms with long internode, growing in a tight clump formation. This is an excellent timber bamboo for house construction, crafts, and DIY projects internal wall can measure 2.5cm and poles 100-140mm in diamete... buy now | |||