Bisset Bamboo (Phyllostachys Bissetii) - 3 Gallon Pot (2-4')
$59.48
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Bisset Bamboo (Phyllostachys Bissetii) - 3 Gallon Pot (2-4')
$59.48
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$59.48
Regular price
$80.00
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Description
Bisset Bamboo
Phyllostachys bissetii
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-11
Type: Running
Height: Zone 5: 12' | Zones 6: 18' | Zone 7: 30'+
Spread: 10'+ with no control
Suggested Spacing: 4 to 6' apart for hedge or privacy screen
Culm Diameter: 1-2"
Sun: Full Sun or Part Shade
Soil: Average
Growth Rate: Fast
Description
An exceptionally cold hardy bamboo to -15 degrees F, we can safely say that the Bisset Bamboo can be grown as far north as USDA Zone 5 and may survive winters in USDA Zone 4 when mulched heavily. Tolerant to most all planting sites and conditions and also very drought tolerant when established, Bisset is a vigorous grower with dark grey-green canes and very dense, soft textured dark green leaves that make it one of the best selections for a quick and dense evergreen privacy screen in colder climates. In USDA Zone 7 and further south, Bisset can grow 30 feet or a little taller. In Zone 6 plants might reach 18 feet tall. Zone 5 gardeners can expect to to 12 feet in height. As with many other Phyllostachys, canes will develop a golden hue in more sun.
This bamboo is named for David Bisset who was Superintendent of the USDA Plant Introduction Station in Savannah, Georgia from 1924 until 1957
Average Height by USDA Zone
USDA Zone 7-11: around 30 feet in height
USDA Zone 6: around 18 feet in height
USDA Zone 5: around 12 feet in height
USDA Zone 4: around 8 feet in height with foliage kill in severe winter
Landscape & Other Uses
Containers/Pots: Good
Crafts: Good
Edible: Too small
Hedge: Excellent
Indoor: 2 hours minimum sun - PLEASE SEE: How To Grow Bamboo Plants Indoors
Ornamental: Good
Privacy Screen: Excellent!
Wood Quality: Too small
Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a, where this Bamboo variety is not reliably winter hardy, you'll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.
Growing Preferences
Bisset Bamboo will tolerate full sun or part shade and tolerates moist to dry soils. It is exceptionally adaptable and easy to grow!
How To Grow Bamboo Plants Indoors
Bisset Bamboo is a running bamboo, which means it spreads. Bamboo can be controlled in a small area (a normal city yard) simply by mowing or stepping on the young shoots in spring. Keep in mind that running bamboo only puts up new shoots for a short time each year and, when they are "shooting," the new plants are very fragile and easy to destroy. New shoots of some bamboo varieties can also be used for culinary purposes and cooked, much like asparagus. Root pruning or installing Bamboo Root Barrier are other methods to control spread.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Bamboo plants.
How To Grow Bamboo Plants Indoors
How To Plant Bamboo Plants In The Ground
How To Plant Bamboo Plants In Containers & Pots
How To Fertilize And Water Bamboo Plants
How To Prune Bamboo Plants
How To Stop The Spread Of Bamboo Plants
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Have ordered this plant twice, all plants arrived healthy and beautiful. Wilson Brothers does a great job giving planting and caring instructions with each purchase. If I ask questions through their website, they contact me right away with answers I need. Very helpful.----------------------------------------------We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy your purchase for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! :) Beth Steele | WBG
Received our bamboo plant in great healthy condition. We planted it immediately and it is healthy, happy and thriving. I highly recommend this nursery and we will be purchasing from again. Thank You!--------------------------------------you're welcome! Thanks for the kind words and wonderful review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! :) Beth Steele | WBG
Care
To maintain the beauty and integrity of your purchase, we recommend treating it with care. Simple maintenance practices, such as gentle washing and proper storage, can effectively preserve the longevity of your favorites. We encourage you to refer to the care instructions included with each item, designed to help you keep your purchase in top condition.
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