We take bamboo and use it to transform your outdoor space. Whether you’re looking for natural fencing, added privacy, or just want to take your space to that next level; we got you.
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BAMBUSA TEXTILIS 'GRACILIS'
This is our most popular clumping bamboo for privacy, thanks to its tidy appearance, erect growth habit and speedy growth rate. Learn more about this species here.
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BAMBUSA MALINGENSIS
Seabreeze, a noninvasive species of bamboo that reaches about 30’-35' at maturity, is wonderful for creating a “wall of greenery” type of effect. Learn more about this species here.
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BAMBUSA MULTIPLEX 'GOLDEN GODDESS'
Golden Goddess is among our shortest bamboos, reaching a typical height of 12’ and featuring bright yellow shoots. Learn more about this species here.
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Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'
This popular clumping bamboo features bright green stripes on golden yellow culms that reach 30’. Learn more about this species here.
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BAMBUSA TEXTILIS 'KANAPAHA'
Kanapaha is the larger cousin of our most popular screening bamboo, Graceful. It reaches 40’ with blue, green and yellow shoots. Learn more about this species here.
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PHYLLOSTACHYS NIGRA
Phyllostachys Nigra is a running species of bamboo, remarkable for its black culms and bright green leaves. Learn more about this species here.
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PSEUDOSASA JAPONICA
Japonica features long, thin shoots and drooping, strap-like leaves. This is our most shade-tolerant bamboo. Learn more about this species here.
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BAMBUSA CHUNGII ‘BARBELATTA’
Known for its powder blue culms, barbelatta is a noninvasive bamboo well suited for screening and as a statement plant. Learn more about this species here.
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BAMBUSA MULTIPLEX 'FERNLEAF'
Fernleaf bamboo features wispy, fern-like leaves and shoots that reach 20’ tall, perfect for creating an especially dense hedge. Learn more about this species here.
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Bambusa multiplex riviereorum
Also known as Chinese goddess, this is our shortest clumping bamboo for screening, reaching a maximum height of 8’. Learn more about this species here.
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Bambusa multiplex 'fernleaf stripestem'
Fernleaf stripestem is a screening bamboo featuring olive-green culms with thin stripes and fern-like leaves. Learn more about this species here.
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Bambusa multiplex 'tiny fern'
True to its name, ‘tiny fern’ bamboo reaches only 3’ maximum and is without question the cutest species we carry. Learn more about this species here.
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Bambusa Oldhamii
Reaching a height of 60’, with 4’ diameter culms, Oldhamii is the tallest bamboo we carry. Learn more about this species here.
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Bambusa tuldoides 'ventricosa kimmei'
Kimmei is a less-common screening bamboo with slightly swollen nodes and culms that are reddish-yellow. Learn more about this species here.
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Bambusa eutuldoides 'viridivittata'
Better known as Asian lemon bamboo, this species has bright yellow culms and is great as a specimen plant or for screening. Learn more about this species here.
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Bambusa textilis 'maculata'
Virtually identical to our most popular bamboo, Graceful, maculata features tall, straight shoots and gently arching leaves. Learn more about this species here.
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Bambusa ventricosa
This type of Buddha belly bamboo reaches 55’ at maturity, with fat, distinctive internodes. Learn more about this species here.
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Bambusa vulgaris 'Wamin'
Wamin, also known as “dwarf Buddha belly” bamboo, has long, strap-like leaves and pronounced bulging near its trunk. Learn more about this species here.
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Bambusa tuldoides 'Swollen Internode"
This species, also known as “Cool Buddha” bamboo, is also the cold-hardiest Buddha belly bamboo available. Learn more about this species here.
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Bambusa textilis 'mutabilis'
This species, also known as Emerald bamboo and very similar to Graceful, reaches 40’ at maturity. Learn more about this species here.
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Pseudosasa japonica 'tsutsumiana'
Also known as “green onion bamboo,” this rare bamboo forms a truly unique style of privacy screen. Learn more about this species here.
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Semiarundinaria fastuosa
This is the straightest, most Dr. Seuss-like bamboo in our collection, with erect red culms and tufts of foliage. Learn more about this species here.
FAQs
Why bamboo?
Bamboo is a naturally resilient, easy-to-maintain plant (part of the grass family) that is as functional as it is beautiful. Most of our customers choose bamboo to create a privacy screen, though they also make for hardy, unique accent plants in yards and gardens. Ninth Ward Nursery carries a variety of blue, green, yellow and black bamboos, ranging from a maximum height of 6' to 60'.
How much bamboo do I need?
For most clumping bamboos we carry, we recommend planting approximately 3’ to 4’ apart. Planting bamboos too far apart could result in gaps between plants, or will take much longer to fill in than the recommended 3-4’ spacing. However, since every project is different, we can offer free at-home consultations for your specific needs.
How long will bamboo take to fill in?
It depends on the species you go with, what size of plant you go with, what the light situation is (the clumping bamboos we carry prefer partial to full sun), the soil quality, and the time of year in which you plant them. As a general rule, however, bamboo grows fast!
Will bamboo take over my yard?
Not necessarily!
Bamboos exhibit two kinds of root growth patterns — “clumping” and “running".” As their common names imply, one is invasive and the other is not. Learn about the difference between clumping and running bamboos here.
Will you deliver and plant the bamboo?
Yes. We have landscapers on staff that can help with installation.
What’s the difference between pot sizes (3-gallon, 7-gallon, and 15-gallon)?
Pot sizes are based on the size and density of the root (rhizome) mass, rather than the height of the bamboo or the number of culms (shoots) on each plant. Bamboo is a very fast-growing plant, and its height changes — literally — by the day, with new shoots emerging throughout the year. The size and density of the root mass is the most important factor in sizing our bamboos; the larger the root mass, the faster the bamboo will grow and fill in.
What makes clumping bamboo so special?
Clumping bamboos' root systems spread a short distance, a matter of a few inches to a few feet, from its center. This makes planting for privacy screens easy, since we can plant bamboos in a row knowing how "filled out" they'll appear when mature. Ninth Ward Nursery sells almost exclusively clumping bamboos.
How is bamboo priced?
Bamboo is priced not according to height or number of culms (shoots), but rather by the density and size of its root system. The more robust the roots (or rhizomes), the faster your bamboo sends up new growth.
How do I control my bamboo?
If you’re interested in clumping bamboo, it’s very easy. Typically clients can mow around the area in which they’d like the bamboo to stay, or simply cut back the unwanted new shoots as they emerge.
The two methods we recommend for controlling running bamboos are by using aboveground planters, secure enough to prevent root spread, or by using polyethylene rhizome barrier we carry.
customer testimonials
“I was looking for something that would create a screen along my fence really quickly and give me some privacy. The bamboo has created interest in my yard and grown and filled in incredibly fast. I’m well on my way to getting the privacy I wanted. I can’t imagine any other plant pulling this off.
Working with Ninth Ward Nursery was great. The team answered all my questions and made sure that I got the right bamboo for my location.” – Chad Carson
“Because we have so much water, I wanted something that would help with water management, and I wanted to create a privacy screen… I’ve noticed more birds in the backyard since it was planted- maybe it feels more protected, more like a sanctuary.
Mark was such a sweetheart and loves his work so much and is so happy to help people that we just kept going back. He’s a joy to work with.” – Adrienne Butler
“I have always loved the look of bamboo and the sound of it when the wind blows.
Ninth Ward Nursery came out, talked to my husband and I… and helped us figure out what we wanted. We planted big bamboo because we wanted immediate satisfaction to help screen us from the lights in our neighbor’s yard. We spend a lot of time back here so it was worth it. The installation process was efficient and painless.” – Vicki Loubiere