Bamboo variety ID?...
Hi all,
We recently moved to suburban Philadelphia (zone 6 on the cusp of 7) from a zone 4 on the cusp of 3 climate, and I find that I have a glorious stand of bamboo at the back of our property. It is beautifully dark evergreen, and it is currently waving at me in the frigid breeze surrounded by a field of snow as I look out one of the rear windows of our 284-year-old stone colonial home! I was raised around bamboo (in Hawaii and the Philippine Islands), so had no idea that a cold hardy variety even existed. I am a landscape architect and would like to tend to it's cultural requirements. However, I have not seen any available in local nurserys (though I do see other stands of bamboo around this area) and have not consulted a nurseryman yet, but I have looked through all of my horticulture plant identification "keys" to find only "woody plants" and perennials. Do any of you have any suggestions as to variety/cultivar, or how I can find out how to take care of it? Best regards, David Randles Gilbertson, ASLA 416 W. Laurel Ave. Cheltenham, PA 19012-2034 (215) 379-1047 |
Bamboo variety ID?...
I bet you dollars to doughnuts that it's a Phyllostachys species. How tall
are the culms and their color? Culm thickness at base of mature growths? Foliage color? Are the branches pendulous or upwards facing? Noticeable sulcis groove of a different color on the culms? Depending upon your answers, P. aurea, P. aureosulcata and even P. vivax could be it. They are all hardy into that zone. Cultures are the same: moist but not sodden ground, full-sun and some high nitrogen fertilizer if you feel brave and don't have to worry about containing them from running into areas that they're not wanted. As a side note, I made several beautiful Kadomatsu out of some P. vivax for relatives over the holidays. They are very popular among the Japanese in Hawai`i as a New Years decoration in homes and businesses. Even here in the NE TN mountains, P. vivax easily gets 40 ft. tall with 2.5"-3" culms. My brother has P. aureosulcata at his place taller than his three-story house and over 2" culms. David Sizemore Kingsport, TN (Zone 6a) "David Gilbertson" wrote in message ... Hi all, We recently moved to suburban Philadelphia (zone 6 on the cusp of 7) from a zone 4 on the cusp of 3 climate, and I find that I have a glorious stand of bamboo at the back of our property. It is beautifully dark evergreen, and it is currently waving at me in the frigid breeze surrounded by a field of snow as I look out one of the rear windows of our 284-year-old stone colonial home! I was raised around bamboo (in Hawaii and the Philippine Islands), so had no idea that a cold hardy variety even existed. I am a landscape architect and would like to tend to it's cultural requirements. However, I have not seen any available in local nurserys (though I do see other stands of bamboo around this area) and have not consulted a nurseryman yet, but I have looked through all of my horticulture plant identification "keys" to find only "woody plants" and perennials. Do any of you have any suggestions as to variety/cultivar, or how I can find out how to take care of it? Best regards, David Randles Gilbertson, ASLA 416 W. Laurel Ave. Cheltenham, PA 19012-2034 (215) 379-1047 |
Bamboo variety ID?...
I bet you dollars to doughnuts that it's a Phyllostachys species. How tall
are the culms and their color? Culm thickness at base of mature growths? Foliage color? Are the branches pendulous or upwards facing? Noticeable sulcis groove of a different color on the culms? Depending upon your answers, P. aurea, P. aureosulcata and even P. vivax could be it. They are all hardy into that zone. Cultures are the same: moist but not sodden ground, full-sun and some high nitrogen fertilizer if you feel brave and don't have to worry about containing them from running into areas that they're not wanted. As a side note, I made several beautiful Kadomatsu out of some P. vivax for relatives over the holidays. They are very popular among the Japanese in Hawai`i as a New Years decoration in homes and businesses. Even here in the NE TN mountains, P. vivax easily gets 40 ft. tall with 2.5"-3" culms. My brother has P. aureosulcata at his place taller than his three-story house and over 2" culms. David Sizemore Kingsport, TN (Zone 6a) "David Gilbertson" wrote in message ... Hi all, We recently moved to suburban Philadelphia (zone 6 on the cusp of 7) from a zone 4 on the cusp of 3 climate, and I find that I have a glorious stand of bamboo at the back of our property. It is beautifully dark evergreen, and it is currently waving at me in the frigid breeze surrounded by a field of snow as I look out one of the rear windows of our 284-year-old stone colonial home! I was raised around bamboo (in Hawaii and the Philippine Islands), so had no idea that a cold hardy variety even existed. I am a landscape architect and would like to tend to it's cultural requirements. However, I have not seen any available in local nurserys (though I do see other stands of bamboo around this area) and have not consulted a nurseryman yet, but I have looked through all of my horticulture plant identification "keys" to find only "woody plants" and perennials. Do any of you have any suggestions as to variety/cultivar, or how I can find out how to take care of it? Best regards, David Randles Gilbertson, ASLA 416 W. Laurel Ave. Cheltenham, PA 19012-2034 (215) 379-1047 |
Bamboo variety ID?...
I bet you dollars to doughnuts that it's a Phyllostachys species. How tall
are the culms and their color? Culm thickness at base of mature growths? Foliage color? Are the branches pendulous or upwards facing? Noticeable sulcis groove of a different color on the culms? Depending upon your answers, P. aurea, P. aureosulcata and even P. vivax could be it. They are all hardy into that zone. Cultures are the same: moist but not sodden ground, full-sun and some high nitrogen fertilizer if you feel brave and don't have to worry about containing them from running into areas that they're not wanted. As a side note, I made several beautiful Kadomatsu out of some P. vivax for relatives over the holidays. They are very popular among the Japanese in Hawai`i as a New Years decoration in homes and businesses. Even here in the NE TN mountains, P. vivax easily gets 40 ft. tall with 2.5"-3" culms. My brother has P. aureosulcata at his place taller than his three-story house and over 2" culms. David Sizemore Kingsport, TN (Zone 6a) "David Gilbertson" wrote in message ... Hi all, We recently moved to suburban Philadelphia (zone 6 on the cusp of 7) from a zone 4 on the cusp of 3 climate, and I find that I have a glorious stand of bamboo at the back of our property. It is beautifully dark evergreen, and it is currently waving at me in the frigid breeze surrounded by a field of snow as I look out one of the rear windows of our 284-year-old stone colonial home! I was raised around bamboo (in Hawaii and the Philippine Islands), so had no idea that a cold hardy variety even existed. I am a landscape architect and would like to tend to it's cultural requirements. However, I have not seen any available in local nurserys (though I do see other stands of bamboo around this area) and have not consulted a nurseryman yet, but I have looked through all of my horticulture plant identification "keys" to find only "woody plants" and perennials. Do any of you have any suggestions as to variety/cultivar, or how I can find out how to take care of it? Best regards, David Randles Gilbertson, ASLA 416 W. Laurel Ave. Cheltenham, PA 19012-2034 (215) 379-1047 |
Bamboo variety ID?...
I bet you dollars to doughnuts that it's a Phyllostachys species. How tall
are the culms and their color? Culm thickness at base of mature growths? Foliage color? Are the branches pendulous or upwards facing? Noticeable sulcis groove of a different color on the culms? Depending upon your answers, P. aurea, P. aureosulcata and even P. vivax could be it. They are all hardy into that zone. Cultures are the same: moist but not sodden ground, full-sun and some high nitrogen fertilizer if you feel brave and don't have to worry about containing them from running into areas that they're not wanted. As a side note, I made several beautiful Kadomatsu out of some P. vivax for relatives over the holidays. They are very popular among the Japanese in Hawai`i as a New Years decoration in homes and businesses. Even here in the NE TN mountains, P. vivax easily gets 40 ft. tall with 2.5"-3" culms. My brother has P. aureosulcata at his place taller than his three-story house and over 2" culms. David Sizemore Kingsport, TN (Zone 6a) "David Gilbertson" wrote in message ... Hi all, We recently moved to suburban Philadelphia (zone 6 on the cusp of 7) from a zone 4 on the cusp of 3 climate, and I find that I have a glorious stand of bamboo at the back of our property. It is beautifully dark evergreen, and it is currently waving at me in the frigid breeze surrounded by a field of snow as I look out one of the rear windows of our 284-year-old stone colonial home! I was raised around bamboo (in Hawaii and the Philippine Islands), so had no idea that a cold hardy variety even existed. I am a landscape architect and would like to tend to it's cultural requirements. However, I have not seen any available in local nurserys (though I do see other stands of bamboo around this area) and have not consulted a nurseryman yet, but I have looked through all of my horticulture plant identification "keys" to find only "woody plants" and perennials. Do any of you have any suggestions as to variety/cultivar, or how I can find out how to take care of it? Best regards, David Randles Gilbertson, ASLA 416 W. Laurel Ave. Cheltenham, PA 19012-2034 (215) 379-1047 |
Bamboo variety ID?...
"David Gilbertson" wrote in message ... Hi all, We recently moved to suburban Philadelphia (zone 6 on the cusp of 7) from a zone 4 on the cusp of 3 climate, and I find that I have a glorious stand of bamboo at the back of our property. (snip) See if your local library has a copy of: "The Gardeners Guide to Growing Temperate Bamboos". ISBN 0-88192-445-8 for the hardcover 570-5 for the softcover If not, you can get one from: http://www.abebooks.com/ I read the library copy and liked it so much I bought one. Brian, in Cedar |
Bamboo variety ID?...
"David Gilbertson" wrote in message ... Hi all, We recently moved to suburban Philadelphia (zone 6 on the cusp of 7) from a zone 4 on the cusp of 3 climate, and I find that I have a glorious stand of bamboo at the back of our property. (snip) See if your local library has a copy of: "The Gardeners Guide to Growing Temperate Bamboos". ISBN 0-88192-445-8 for the hardcover 570-5 for the softcover If not, you can get one from: http://www.abebooks.com/ I read the library copy and liked it so much I bought one. Brian, in Cedar |
Bamboo variety ID?...
"David Gilbertson" wrote in message ...
Hi all, We recently moved to suburban Philadelphia (zone 6 on the cusp of 7) from a zone 4 on the cusp of 3 climate, and I find that I have a glorious stand of bamboo at the back of our property. It is beautifully dark evergreen, and it is currently waving at me in the frigid breeze surrounded by a field of snow as I look out one of the rear windows of our 284-year-old stone colonial home! I was raised around bamboo (in Hawaii and the Philippine Islands), so had no idea that a cold hardy variety even existed. I am a landscape architect and would like to tend to it's cultural requirements. However, I have not seen any available in local nurserys (though I do see other stands of bamboo around this area) and have not consulted a nurseryman yet, but I have looked through all of my horticulture plant identification "keys" to find only "woody plants" and perennials. Do any of you have any suggestions as to variety/cultivar, or how I can find out how to take care of it? Best regards, David Randles Gilbertson, ASLA 416 W. Laurel Ave. Cheltenham, PA 19012-2034 (215) 379-1047 -- If that link works it will take you to wal mart dot com and they have a good bamboo book for a reasonable price http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...A90938%3A20983 |
Bamboo variety ID?...
"David Gilbertson" wrote in message ...
Hi all, We recently moved to suburban Philadelphia (zone 6 on the cusp of 7) from a zone 4 on the cusp of 3 climate, and I find that I have a glorious stand of bamboo at the back of our property. It is beautifully dark evergreen, and it is currently waving at me in the frigid breeze surrounded by a field of snow as I look out one of the rear windows of our 284-year-old stone colonial home! I was raised around bamboo (in Hawaii and the Philippine Islands), so had no idea that a cold hardy variety even existed. I am a landscape architect and would like to tend to it's cultural requirements. However, I have not seen any available in local nurserys (though I do see other stands of bamboo around this area) and have not consulted a nurseryman yet, but I have looked through all of my horticulture plant identification "keys" to find only "woody plants" and perennials. Do any of you have any suggestions as to variety/cultivar, or how I can find out how to take care of it? Best regards, David Randles Gilbertson, ASLA 416 W. Laurel Ave. Cheltenham, PA 19012-2034 (215) 379-1047 -- If that link works it will take you to wal mart dot com and they have a good bamboo book for a reasonable price http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...A90938%3A20983 |
Bamboo variety ID?...
"David Gilbertson" wrote in message ...
Hi all, We recently moved to suburban Philadelphia (zone 6 on the cusp of 7) from a zone 4 on the cusp of 3 climate, and I find that I have a glorious stand of bamboo at the back of our property. It is beautifully dark evergreen, and it is currently waving at me in the frigid breeze surrounded by a field of snow as I look out one of the rear windows of our 284-year-old stone colonial home! I was raised around bamboo (in Hawaii and the Philippine Islands), so had no idea that a cold hardy variety even existed. I am a landscape architect and would like to tend to it's cultural requirements. However, I have not seen any available in local nurserys (though I do see other stands of bamboo around this area) and have not consulted a nurseryman yet, but I have looked through all of my horticulture plant identification "keys" to find only "woody plants" and perennials. Do any of you have any suggestions as to variety/cultivar, or how I can find out how to take care of it? Best regards, David Randles Gilbertson, ASLA 416 W. Laurel Ave. Cheltenham, PA 19012-2034 (215) 379-1047 -- If that link works it will take you to wal mart dot com and they have a good bamboo book for a reasonable price http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...A90938%3A20983 |
Bamboo variety ID?...
"David Gilbertson" wrote in message ...
Hi all, We recently moved to suburban Philadelphia (zone 6 on the cusp of 7) from a zone 4 on the cusp of 3 climate, and I find that I have a glorious stand of bamboo at the back of our property. It is beautifully dark evergreen, and it is currently waving at me in the frigid breeze surrounded by a field of snow as I look out one of the rear windows of our 284-year-old stone colonial home! I was raised around bamboo (in Hawaii and the Philippine Islands), so had no idea that a cold hardy variety even existed. I am a landscape architect and would like to tend to it's cultural requirements. However, I have not seen any available in local nurserys (though I do see other stands of bamboo around this area) and have not consulted a nurseryman yet, but I have looked through all of my horticulture plant identification "keys" to find only "woody plants" and perennials. Do any of you have any suggestions as to variety/cultivar, or how I can find out how to take care of it? Best regards, David Randles Gilbertson, ASLA 416 W. Laurel Ave. Cheltenham, PA 19012-2034 (215) 379-1047 -- If that link works it will take you to wal mart dot com and they have a good bamboo book for a reasonable price http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...A90938%3A20983 |
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