my abandoned cow town house became a bamboo forest after years of abandonment. Actually the whole village, which is composed of 5 ~ 6 households, is abandoned and became a huge bamboo forest. When I went there after 20 years, I couldn't even enter the front yard. And here in South Korea where I live, we have very distinct 4 seasons. During summer, it goes up to almost 100F. During winter, it goes down to -5F, and it's extremely windy during winter times. Sometimes it snows too. And these tough effing bamboos, which even survived an earthquake, just keep thriving. I really don't know why youtube keeps recommending your channel to me, but anyway that is what I had to say. Bamboo is far from a tropical plant contrary to prevalent beliefs.
Another cold hardy running bamboo that I think deserves a mention is Indocalamus tessellatus . 8 to 10 feet tall, with extremely large leaves. It is very striking. I have it along my driveway. It seems indifferent to the cold we get here in Tennessee.
Thank you so much for the video! I have been taking notes and… just adding more chaos. I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask for your professional advice! We are looking for 1) an edible clumping variety. We have a geothermal #greenhouseinthesnow where the temp doesn’t drop below 30*F. We eat tons of stirfry and are looking to grow some edible bamboo of our own. My problem is the ones I find are so tall! We have a maximum 14ft height availability, but we are mostly looking for something smaller than 10ft to grow in pots or between our citrus trees. 2) zone 4 (we reach -20*F in winters) clumping bamboo. We aren’t really picky about this one :) Thank you for your time! I hope you can help.
In the greenhouse, the roof height will be your main restriction. Subtropicals like Bambusa could do well. Outdoors, you might have to plant Fargesia. Phyllostachys could be a good option. bambubatu.com/growing-bamboo-for-food/ bambubatu.com/cold-hardy-bamboo/
Im in New Brunswick CANADA so yeahhh im I’m a Gdamn deep freeze 😅 Is there ANY bamboo that would survive here even if I treat it as an annual . I just think it’s so beautuful
Yes, that could be challenging. I'd suggest some variety of Fargesia, such as Fargesia murielae, which I've seen growing in a few places in Germany. Sasa kurilensis is a dwarf bamboo native to the northernmost islands of Japan, and into Russia. Use a lot of mulch (eg. wood chips) to give the roots some insulation in the winter. Happy gardening!
I'm not sure which kinds I exactly have but I have 2 clumpers and 4 runners. Every single one froze to the ground due to the 3 day Xmas storm. I've even got to cut what I think is bissett bamboo it's 40 feet tall but not for long. Its going to be a task im not looking forward too. What I truly don't understand is how all the bamboo freeze fried but the needle palms and sabal minor have zero damage? Lol i don't get it
That is pretty strange. I suspect the runners with come back in the spring. Too bad you have to cut out all the dead bamboo though. How cold did it get?
@@bambubatu do you know where to buy or any suggestion for online store that sell it ? here we need for 2 diameter bamboo for tomatoe plants and also privacy screen. Many thanks in advance
I’m looking for a cold hardy bamboo that clumps that produces stakes that 3/4” to an 1” wide. Anything come to mind? I’m in the mountains of Colorado so we get hot summers in the 90’s so the Himalayan option might not work
Tricky conditions. I'd recommend trying some South American varieties of the genus Chusquea, native to the Andes. Interestingly, they have solid stems, instead of hollow. Generally good from zero to 100º Fahrenheit. bambubatu.com/genus-chusquea-solid-bamboo-of-the-americas/
The reason most people think about the tropics when they think of bamboo, is because that's where it grows in our war waging experience (hence recollections, movies, songs, etc.). After we invade China people will be thinking of bamboo as a mountain vegetation with snow all over it. There are a good number of cold hardy species some going down to -20 freedom degrees.
I'm going to try a couple different species in northern sweden this summer. Will be intresting, it can get cold as fuck during the winters, occasionally down to -40C so we'll see how they do😅
@@BrokenSofa Yes, that should be interesting indeed. Pushing the boundaries. I know of bamboo being grown successfully here up to about central Finland (to feed pandas in a zoo). Good luck!
I've seen Fargesia murieliae growing in Stockholm. But it wasn't the most vibrant specimen ever. I suggest planting close to a building or something for ambient warmth, and use a lot of mulch to insulate the rhizomes.
I find you so relaxing. x.x I recently bought Blue Henon Bamboo. I live in the Seattle area. Got any tips, before I let it go in the ground with a barrier? My current soil is sand and rock, mostly.... so that's something to fix.
Hey, thanks! You might want to fortify the soil with some high-quality organic compost. Great choice of species. It should be very happy in the Seattle climate.
@@bambubatu Sorry to bother. My bamboo just sent up 2 pencil-sized sprouts. It's July. Is that normal? I thought the months were like March to June. Also, how can I confirm it's actually Blue Henon, while it's young?? I got it about a month ago and it was shipped in a very cut-downm state... the biggest culm was cut down far and already super yellow. The sprigs left are an unhealthy greenish yellow.
It's not unusual to put up a smaller, second wave of new growth. Give it a few months to recover from the transplanting and see what happens. Where did you order it from?
Greetings from north Texas, growing zone 8. I invested in several Golden Goddess bamboo plants. They were really enjoying the Texas summer and putting on fast healthy growth. We had a nasty freeze and it really took a toll. I think most will grow back, as they are getting green growth near the bottom. I'm thinking I may need to plant a different species to finish out the bamboo fence lining project. I see you mention Fargesia. Will that species of bamboo still survive the Texas summers? What would you recommend for a cold hardy bamboo for north Texas. It needs to be a clumping type. Thanks!
To withstand both the hot summers and cold winters, you could try planting some Chusquea, a South American genus. (bambubatu.com/genus-chusquea-solid-bamboo-of-the-americas/) In the meantime, cut away the dead wood on your Golden Goddess, and hope for lots of new growth.
I follow you with interest my friend 🙋🏻♂️ I am looking for a species that can withstand the occasional -10 degree cold and at the same time does not have any gaps inside the cane. Do you know such a genre?
The Chusquea gigantea bamboo species seems to have high commercial potential, but I cannot find much information about it. I don't know how to reach such a species from Turkey.
I'm looking for a bamboo to grow as fodder for my sheep. Im in zone 6 ( south eastern BC ) . We do hit minus 10 c for a few days.It can be running or clumping. Im not overly concerned about it taking off, because if it gets out of hand I can send in the pigs. Any suggestions?
Any small to medium-sized Phyllostachys should do. (bambubatu.com/genus-phyllostachys-prolific-bamboo-for-all-climates/) P. aurea, bissetii, nuda, dulcis, etc. If you want something for grazing, Pleioblastus might do better; not very tall and the thin stems don't get very woody. (bambubatu.com/genus-pleioblastus-bamboo-dwarves-and-accents/). These are all runners. Quite a few options really.
If you refer to the articles linked in the video description, you'll find a variety of suitable bamboo species for zone 5. Ultimately, it will depend on your specific goals, ie. privacy screen, building material, edible shoots, ornamental garden, etc.
The word "temperate" can be confusing, as it gets used in a lot of different ways. But bamboo is generally divided into 3 tribes: Tropical clumping, temperate running, and herbaceous non-woody (rare). Temperate running bamboo is generally cold-hardy, suitable for climates with winters well below freezing. (bambubatu.com/bamboo-tribes-the-classification-of-woody-grasses/)
Hello Bambu Batu! I was just on your website, and was curious, I am a bamboo supremacist. I would be satisfied if I never saw another plant again. That aside, I have very invasive thorny plants and trees, destructive, invasive vines etc. I need a hardy, running bamboo, that can grow thick, and survive... At least 5 below. I got my lot bush-hogged, and need to plant before I'm too late. Do you think Phyllostachys bissetii would be good to take over my 1 acre lot? I have no neighbors. No one would care.
my abandoned cow town house became a bamboo forest after years of abandonment. Actually the whole village, which is composed of 5 ~ 6 households, is abandoned and became a huge bamboo forest. When I went there after 20 years, I couldn't even enter the front yard. And here in South Korea where I live, we have very distinct 4 seasons. During summer, it goes up to almost 100F. During winter, it goes down to -5F, and it's extremely windy during winter times. Sometimes it snows too. And these tough effing bamboos, which even survived an earthquake, just keep thriving. I really don't know why youtube keeps recommending your channel to me, but anyway that is what I had to say. Bamboo is far from a tropical plant contrary to prevalent beliefs.
Hey, thank you for sharing. Yes there are more than 1500 species of bamboo growing around the world, from Chile to Russia to Sierra Leone.
Another cold hardy running bamboo that I think deserves a mention is Indocalamus tessellatus . 8 to 10 feet tall, with extremely large leaves. It is very striking. I have it along my driveway. It seems indifferent to the cold we get here in Tennessee.
Definitely. That's a great one! (bambubatu.com/indocalamus-latifolius-compact-slender-solid-bamboo/)
Do you know where to get the seeds on online store, im in Bulgaria and want to try to grow here..
Thank you so much for the video! I have been taking notes and… just adding more chaos. I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask for your professional advice!
We are looking for 1) an edible clumping variety. We have a geothermal #greenhouseinthesnow where the temp doesn’t drop below 30*F. We eat tons of stirfry and are looking to grow some edible bamboo of our own. My problem is the ones I find are so tall! We have a maximum 14ft height availability, but we are mostly looking for something smaller than 10ft to grow in pots or between our citrus trees.
2) zone 4 (we reach -20*F in winters) clumping bamboo. We aren’t really picky about this one :)
Thank you for your time!
I hope you can help.
In the greenhouse, the roof height will be your main restriction. Subtropicals like Bambusa could do well. Outdoors, you might have to plant Fargesia. Phyllostachys could be a good option.
bambubatu.com/growing-bamboo-for-food/
bambubatu.com/cold-hardy-bamboo/
Can any species handle being completely buried in snow? My place has had up to 10 feet of snowfall in a day.
It could survive, but definitely expect some leaf damage at the least. And it depends how long the snow sticks around.
Im in New Brunswick CANADA so yeahhh im I’m a Gdamn deep freeze 😅
Is there ANY bamboo that would survive here even if I treat it as an annual . I just think it’s so beautuful
Yes, that could be challenging. I'd suggest some variety of Fargesia, such as Fargesia murielae, which I've seen growing in a few places in Germany. Sasa kurilensis is a dwarf bamboo native to the northernmost islands of Japan, and into Russia. Use a lot of mulch (eg. wood chips) to give the roots some insulation in the winter. Happy gardening!
@@bambubatu oh wow , thank you so much for the quick response and the help 😊
I'm not sure which kinds I exactly have but I have 2 clumpers and 4 runners. Every single one froze to the ground due to the 3 day Xmas storm. I've even got to cut what I think is bissett bamboo it's 40 feet tall but not for long. Its going to be a task im not looking forward too. What I truly don't understand is how all the bamboo freeze fried but the needle palms and sabal minor have zero damage? Lol i don't get it
That is pretty strange. I suspect the runners with come back in the spring. Too bad you have to cut out all the dead bamboo though. How cold did it get?
@@bambubatu it was single digits for 3 days solid but a completely mild winter over all completely weird winter least snow we've ever had.
What kind bamboo that could grow in low humidity and vould go through winter? I want to grow in Bulgaria
I think Vivax is a probably a good choice. Depends what you're growing it for - ornamental, privacy screen, building material, etc
@@bambubatu do you know where to buy or any suggestion for online store that sell it ? here we need for 2 diameter bamboo for tomatoe plants and also privacy screen. Many thanks in advance
@@ica-do9ij Red margin bamboo might be a better choice then. Don't know where to purchase in Bulgaria. Check the Bamboo World Map.
I’m looking for a cold hardy bamboo that clumps that produces stakes that 3/4” to an 1” wide. Anything come to mind? I’m in the mountains of Colorado so we get hot summers in the 90’s so the Himalayan option might not work
Tricky conditions. I'd recommend trying some South American varieties of the genus Chusquea, native to the Andes. Interestingly, they have solid stems, instead of hollow. Generally good from zero to 100º Fahrenheit. bambubatu.com/genus-chusquea-solid-bamboo-of-the-americas/
The reason most people think about the tropics when they think of bamboo, is because that's where it grows in our war waging experience (hence recollections, movies, songs, etc.). After we invade China people will be thinking of bamboo as a mountain vegetation with snow all over it. There are a good number of cold hardy species some going down to -20 freedom degrees.
We will never invade China
Benar hahaha
Do you think a fargesia murieliae can handle winters in southern Finland (zone 6a)? Very interested in growing bamboo.
I'm going to try a couple different species in northern sweden this summer. Will be intresting, it can get cold as fuck during the winters, occasionally down to -40C so we'll see how they do😅
@@BrokenSofa Yes, that should be interesting indeed. Pushing the boundaries. I know of bamboo being grown successfully here up to about central Finland (to feed pandas in a zoo). Good luck!
I've seen Fargesia murieliae growing in Stockholm. But it wasn't the most vibrant specimen ever. I suggest planting close to a building or something for ambient warmth, and use a lot of mulch to insulate the rhizomes.
@@bambubatu Got it, thanks!
I find you so relaxing. x.x I recently bought Blue Henon Bamboo. I live in the Seattle area. Got any tips, before I let it go in the ground with a barrier? My current soil is sand and rock, mostly.... so that's something to fix.
Hey, thanks! You might want to fortify the soil with some high-quality organic compost. Great choice of species. It should be very happy in the Seattle climate.
@@bambubatu Think it'll survive a winter season in a growbag?
@@bambubatu Sorry to bother. My bamboo just sent up 2 pencil-sized sprouts. It's July. Is that normal? I thought the months were like March to June. Also, how can I confirm it's actually Blue Henon, while it's young?? I got it about a month ago and it was shipped in a very cut-downm state... the biggest culm was cut down far and already super yellow. The sprigs left are an unhealthy greenish yellow.
It's not unusual to put up a smaller, second wave of new growth. Give it a few months to recover from the transplanting and see what happens. Where did you order it from?
Greetings from north Texas, growing zone 8. I invested in several Golden Goddess bamboo plants. They were really enjoying the Texas summer and putting on fast healthy growth. We had a nasty freeze and it really took a toll. I think most will grow back, as they are getting green growth near the bottom. I'm thinking I may need to plant a different species to finish out the bamboo fence lining project. I see you mention Fargesia. Will that species of bamboo still survive the Texas summers? What would you recommend for a cold hardy bamboo for north Texas. It needs to be a clumping type. Thanks!
To withstand both the hot summers and cold winters, you could try planting some Chusquea, a South American genus. (bambubatu.com/genus-chusquea-solid-bamboo-of-the-americas/) In the meantime, cut away the dead wood on your Golden Goddess, and hope for lots of new growth.
I follow you with interest my friend 🙋🏻♂️ I am looking for a species that can withstand the occasional -10 degree cold and at the same time does not have any gaps inside the cane. Do you know such a genre?
The Chusquea gigantea bamboo species seems to have high commercial potential, but I cannot find much information about it. I don't know how to reach such a species from Turkey.
Thank you
Welcome!
I'm looking for a bamboo to grow as fodder for my sheep. Im in zone 6 ( south eastern BC ) . We do hit minus 10 c for a few days.It can be running or clumping. Im not overly concerned about it taking off, because if it gets out of hand I can send in the pigs. Any suggestions?
Any small to medium-sized Phyllostachys should do. (bambubatu.com/genus-phyllostachys-prolific-bamboo-for-all-climates/) P. aurea, bissetii, nuda, dulcis, etc. If you want something for grazing, Pleioblastus might do better; not very tall and the thin stems don't get very woody. (bambubatu.com/genus-pleioblastus-bamboo-dwarves-and-accents/). These are all runners. Quite a few options really.
@@bambubatuAwesome. Thanks
U S. Zone 5 WHICH bamboo plant should be used
If you refer to the articles linked in the video description, you'll find a variety of suitable bamboo species for zone 5. Ultimately, it will depend on your specific goals, ie. privacy screen, building material, edible shoots, ornamental garden, etc.
Temperate climate does not mean cold temperatures. This refers to region around the equator.
The word "temperate" can be confusing, as it gets used in a lot of different ways. But bamboo is generally divided into 3 tribes: Tropical clumping, temperate running, and herbaceous non-woody (rare). Temperate running bamboo is generally cold-hardy, suitable for climates with winters well below freezing. (bambubatu.com/bamboo-tribes-the-classification-of-woody-grasses/)
Lol any good at -40?
I'm afraid not. Better go with pine trees instead.
@@bambubatu boreal forest...
Try waking up before doing the video
Thanks for the feedback. I'm pretty laid back IRL.
Hello Bambu Batu! I was just on your website, and was curious, I am a bamboo supremacist. I would be satisfied if I never saw another plant again. That aside, I have very invasive thorny plants and trees, destructive, invasive vines etc. I need a hardy, running bamboo, that can grow thick, and survive... At least 5 below. I got my lot bush-hogged, and need to plant before I'm too late. Do you think Phyllostachys bissetii would be good to take over my 1 acre lot? I have no neighbors. No one would care.
Yes, good choice, it's a hardy and nearly indestructible species.
@@bambubatu Thank you!