Desert Bamboo
There is a short list of bamboo that grows in the western desert of the United States. Although they still require adequate watering they can stand the low humidity and high and low temperatures.
Use our Selection Guide to find the bamboo best for your situation.
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BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' — Alphonse Karr
Culms & branches bright yellow irregular narrow dark green longitudinal stripes new shoots reddish. Clumping Bamboo. Hedge Outdoor Pot Accent. ...click for more info
BAMBUSA textilis — Weavers
Tight clump handsome plant that arches gracefully. Thin-walled culms used for weaving. Clumping Bamboo. Hedge Accent Crafts Edible. ...click for more info
BAMBUSA tuldoides 'Ventricosa' — Buddha's Belly
Can develop "pot belly" internodes. Clumping Bamboo. Hedge Outdoor Pot Accent Edible. ...click for more info
OTATEA acuminata aztecorum — Mexican Weeping
Abundant long narrow leaves obscure culms. Clumping Bamboo. Hedge Outdoor Pot Accent. ...click for more info
PHYLLOSTACHYS aurea — Golden/Fishpole
One to several short internodes at base of culm. Running Bamboo. Hedge Cold Hardy Outdoor Pot Erosion. ...click for more info
PSEUDOSASA japonica — Arrow (Yadake)
Erect culms w/ large leaves 12" long x 1.5" less invasive than most runners. Good in pots. Running Bamboo. Hedge Cold Hardy Indoor Pot Outdoor Pot Accent. ...click for more info
BAMBUSA malingensis — Seabreeze
Attractive medium-size tropical produces many culms each year. Tolerates ocean breeze. Clumping Bamboo. Hedge Accent Edible. ...click for more info
PHYLLOSTACHYS rubromarginata — Rubromarginata
Good wood quality edible shoots. Prolific & good cold tolerance. Running Bamboo. Hedge Cold Hardy Crafts Edible. ...click for more info