BIG BAMBOO BONANZA! SALE – UP TO ½ OFF SELECTED VARIETIES!
These are screening/running - evergreen in Pacific Northwest’s customary climate and conditions.
HUNDREDS TO CHOOSE FROM, BUT SELECTION IS LIMITED ON A FEW TYPES.
Phil’s Farms and Nursery* 17900 SE Hwy 212, Damascus philsfarms.com
IF YOU WISH, WE WILL HELP YOU SELECT THE BEST SCREENING OPTION FOR YOUR SITUATION AND PREFERENCES.
Bamboo is listed below in order of height – tallest types are at the bottom.
ESTIMATED HEIGHTS ARE FOR BAMBOO PLANTED IN CONTAINERS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
½ PRICE (Reg. $25 - $75) KIMMEI is erect with slender canes and mid-green leaves. In spring it shoots beautiful burgundy canes that gradually turn golden with a green stripe. In mild climates such as Portland it is a clump-forming, very slow runner (although classified as a spreading bamboo in hot climates). Kimmei grows well in sun or in the shade, thriving in a wide variety of conditions. This makes it one of the most versatile and rewarding privacy bamboos. In a container expect it to reach 6 to 8 feet tall, perfect for screening a deck or hot tub. Now 2-5½ ft. tall Bambusa ventricose “Kimmei’ (Limited quantity)
$50 CLOSEOUT - WET/WATER BAMBOO grows in wet soil or swampy areas where other bamboo types will not survive. It grows straight and tall, about 18-25 feet (8-10 ft. in containers). Its dense foliage makes it an effective privacy barrier in either sun or shade. Now 6-8 ft. Phyllostachys heteroclada purpurata (Limited quantity- please check for availability)
½ PRICE (Reg. $25 - $75) JAPONICA’S leaves begin as low as ground level, providing a thick, lush green privacy screen. It grows densely to about 12-17 feet tall, 6-10 ft. in a container. Arrow is extremely shade tolerant, but it also grows well in full sun. Some have variegated leaves for extra foliage interest. Japonica is hardy and withstands wind and salt, so it is a good choice for coastal areas. It also may be grown indoors. Now 2–6½ ft. Pseudosasa Japonica
$75 (5 gallon pot) & $100 (7 gallon pot) BLACK HALE Jet black canes develop quickly on Hale, usually within a year of the new green shoots. This creates an attractive contrast of colorations as the bamboo matures. Narrow, long dark green leaves add to its elegance. Hale is good for harsh climates and excellent planted in containers where it matures about 12 feet tall. Some people grow Hale Black Bamboo indoors as a decorative plant. Now 8-10 ft., depending on pot size Phyllostachys nigra ‘Hale’ Limited availability of 7 gallon size $100
SALE $60 (Reg. $75) GOLDEN CROOKSTEM forms a bushy and graceful privacy screen 10 to 16 feet tall in a container. Cascades of dark green leaves are on golden canes, some with architectural zig-zags at the base, adding interest. It is the hardiest, most adaptable bamboo with golden canes, withstanding strong winds and cold temperatures. Now 6-7 ft. Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Aureocaulis’
SALE $60 (Reg. $75) BISSETII has deep green clustered canes and thickly growing foliage, making it an almost entirely windproof dense privacy screen. It is especially suited for containers where it grows even bushier, about 10-16 feet tall. It is tolerant of cold, heat, and drought – the hardiest, most adaptable green cane bamboo. Now 6½-7½ ft. Phyllostachys bissetii
½ PRICE (Reg. $25 - $75) GREEN RUNNER and GREEN/GOLD are outstanding choices for a dense hedge to provide privacy. They grow quickly, the emerging green canes gain a gold tinge as they age. (Green/Gold’s canes are more golden when mature.) Green Runners are grown here at Phil’s Farms, well-suited to local climate and conditions. They thrive in full sun or in shade maturing about 14-16 ft. tall in a container. Now 2-7 ft. tall. (Green/Gold selection is limited.)
SALE $50 on 5 gallon size (Reg. $75), $85 for larger 7 gallon size. TEMPLE is ideal for screening “above-the fence” to filter out unwanted sights and noise. Leaves grow close to the green canes that mature at 14-16 feet in a container, providing excellent density and privacy. Traditionally it has been grown around temples for the relaxing sound of its large leaves in gentle breezes. It brings a peaceful and restful atmosphere to city gardens. Now 6-8 ft. Semiarundinaria Fastuosa - Limited availability of Temple in 7 gallon pots $85
½ PRICE (Reg. $75) YELLOW GROOVE has green canes with decorative vertical yellow grooves. It quickly grows tall, dense, and firmly vertical, thriving in full sun or part shade. When established, its strong canes withstand wind, cold, heat, and drought. It grows 14-16 feet tall in a container, providing excellent privacy. Now 6-7½ ft. Phyllostachys Aureosulcata
SALE $50 (Reg. $75) GOLDEN GROOVE canes begin a rich yellow, maturing to a deep golden with some yellow and green vertical grooves. In sunshine canes may have a burgundy tint in spring and a few might have a zig-zag at the base. Golden
