Bambu-u was a mail order retail nursery from the early 90's to 2010 when the nursery industry took a nose drive because of the economic slide of the 08 meltdown. Now I just sell in the spring field dug specimen plants.
This is what I have available in field dug specimen sized bamboos for 2026. The plants range from about 12 feet tall to north of 40 feet. Field dug plants offer a instant effect for creating living screens, architectural features, or serene garden focal points.
The 2026 line up
Allgold
Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Allgold'
Allgold is the perfect bamboo for highlighting outdoor living spaces. The rich butterscotch culms contast with its bright geen leaves. The best effect is to remove the loower 1/3rd of the branches to reveild the beautiful culms
- Fairly well behaved runner
- Brilliant golden-yellow culms throughout
- One of the highest quality woods
- Striking architectural presence
- Excellent cold hardiness
Spectabalis
Phyllostachys aurosulcata Spectabalis
Spectabalis is a hard name to live up to but this bamboo does. Another bamboo that is prefect for highlighting in a outdoor living space or it makes a very atractive screen. The new shoots in the spring turn wine red when exposed to the sun
- Distinctive green groove on gold culms
- Zigzag pattern at base
- One of the hardiest bamboos
- Dense, upright growth habit
Giant Timber
Phyllostachys vivax Aureocaulis
The gold form of the largest bamboo we can grow in the PNW. To reach the potential size one need to give it about a 12 foot diameter area to grow in
- Beautiful yellow culms
- Hardiest of the timber bamboos
- Not the highest quality of wood
- Lush, tropical appearance
Temple Bamboo
Semiarundinaria fastuosa
The workhorse of bamboo screening. It could be said rigidly upright. For a bamboo fastuosa is some what drought tollerant
- Elegant, upright growth habit
- Dark green culms with purple tints
- Ideal for tight spaces
- Excellent screening bamboo
Fountain bamboo
Fargesia nitida Jiuzhaigou 5
The fifth form of Jiuzhaigou, collected as a seedling from Jiuzhaigou Park in Sichuan China by M. Laferrere of France.
- Beautiful fountain shape
- One of the hardiest clumping bamboos
- Blue/red culms
- looks best in shade
Gallery
Golden Groves
Allgold bamboo creating stunning visual impact
Ready for your landscape
Allgold plants in balled and wrapped state.
Phyllostachys aureosulcata Spectabalis Detail
Distinctive Green sulcus on gold culms
Towering Giants
Giant timber bamboo reaching skyward
Temple Garden
Living green screen
Weeping fountain
Fargesia nitida Jiuzhaigou Ⅴ
Care Guide
Watering
Bamboo requires consistent moisture, especially during establishment and the growing season.
- Water deeply 2-3 times per week during first year
- Established plants: weekly watering in dry periods
- Increase frequency during hot summer months
- Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot
Light & Location
Most bamboo varieties thrive in full to partial sun with protection from harsh afternoon rays.
- Minimum 4-6 hours of sunlight daily
- Partial shade acceptable in hot climates
- Protect from strong winds when possible
- Consider mature size when planting
Soil & Fertilizing
Bamboo prefers rich, well-draining soil with regular fertilization for optimal growth.
- Use high-nitrogen fertilizer in spring
- Apply organic compost annually
- Maintain soil pH between 6.0-6.5
- Mulch around base to retain moisture
Pruning & Maintenance
Regular maintenance keeps bamboo healthy and maintains desired shape and density.
- Remove dead or damaged culms annually
- Thin older culms to promote new growth
- Prune lower branches for clean appearance
- Control spread with barriers if needed