Prices
Prices, photos and descriptions are
listed where applicable in the on-line catalog.
Order early for the best selection. We
suggest where spring comes late to specify a ship date.
Please include substitute choices or contact us before
ordering. We specialize in careful handling and packing to
insure the arrival of your plants in good growing
condition.
Terms
In Person: Cash or Check or Credit
and Debit Card payment via SQUARE.
By mail: Printed order form with a
personal or business check or money order.
By Internet: SQUARE account or
SQUARE credit or debit card processing -
Visa, Mastercard,
Discover and American Express.
SQUARE is our payment processing service
for all electronic orders.
Use our SECURE SQUARE logo button to pay
on our home page.
COD orders are not accepted.
Any changes we make in the price list
cancels all previous price lists.
We do not ship plants internationally.
We ship BOOKS and TOOLS to other countries.
Potted Bamboo Specifications
The plastic pots or container sizes for mail order
are as follows:
#1 container is 6 1/2" X 6". Bamboo height will range
from 12 "-18" for dwarf sizes to 18"- 48" tall for taller
plants.
#2 container is 8 1/2" X 8". Bamboo height will range
from 24" to 72" tall.
#3 container is 10 1/2" X 10". Bamboo height will range
from 36" to 120" tall.
Average container weights: #1 size is 5 lbs., #2 size is
10 lbs., and #3 size is 15 lbs. All container plants are
grown in a soil less potting mix as required for
interstate shipping.
Cold and Heat Hardiness Classes
Temperate bamboos are
those hardy to 0 degrees F or lower. These can be grown in
winter areas where snow is a common occurrence.
Sub-tropical bamboos
are cold hardy to short periods with temperatures from
15-20 degrees F.
Tropical bamboos are the
most sensitive to cold of any kind. Most do not like to be
at temperatures below 50 degrees F for any length of time
and may suffer extreme damage at temperatures of 26-32
degrees F. We grow tropical bamboos in a greenhouse.
Please "harden these off" by placing the plants in a wind
protected and shaded outdoor environment after unboxing
for a period of two weeks. Water all plants as soon as you
receive them.
There is another classification of
plants with hardiness characteristics defined as Mountain
Bamboos. Many of these are from the Himalayas of
Asia and the Andes of South America. Although hardier than
many of the sub-tropical species, they lack the tolerance
for summer heat found in many parts of our country: for
example, Texas or Florida. However, due to the cooling
influence of the Pacific Ocean these bamboo will thrive in
coastal Southern California. All of the areas where the
mountain bamboo will grow may not be known. Unless you are
on the Pacific Coast or growing the hardiest species in
the mid-Atlantic or New England states you are warned to
try these at your own risk.
Additional Information
Dwarf and most shrub bamboo are mostly
grown in the #1 and #2 size containers. The majority of
our larger bamboo is grown in the #2 and #3 size
containers. Most plants will have multiple culms (canes).
A few may have one culm and a new shoot. The plants you
receive are generously rooted in the container and ready
to plant out or repot.
Sometimes the tallest plants may need
to be "topped" to conform to UPS and Priority Mail
shipping specifications and box sizes. Most bamboo can be
bent to fit into the box without cutting the tops. The
general rule is temperate or cold hardy species bend very
nicely but the tropicals do not and may be topped to fit.
Specify "no topping" if desired and we will select
accordingly.
Specimen size plants of the taller
bamboo are available. Prices are on a quotation basis.
Container sizes are 5, 7, 10, 15 gallon and 20 gallon tub.
Using the Catalog/Price List
Bamboo name is the botanical or scientific name. Some
common names include American, Japanese, Chinese or
Thai names. Size & Price: #1=1 gal. container,
#2 = 2 gal. and #3 = 3 gal. tub and other is a size like
#7or #15. It is advisable check availability before ordering
plants and list a substitute size or another bamboo in the
COMMENTS SECTION of the order form. It is best to give
permission to change size or list a substitute here also.
There is very limited availability on some species. Any of
the listed species may be sold out at any time.
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