Name: Phyllostachys bissetii dwarf - David Bisset Bamboo (Dwarf Form)
SKU: 776
Availability: InStock

Phyllostachys bissetii dwarf – David Bisset Bamboo (Dwarf Form)

Price range: $34.00 through $106.00

(Poaceae – Grass Family)

Max Ht 18′ • Max Culm Dia 1″ • Min Temp -15°F

Native to China

Ships in active growth B&B, ONLY SIZES UP TO 5-7′ ARE AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT, 7’+ MUST BE PICKED UP ON SITE

Bamboo goes through a shooting phase from Spring to Mid-Summer. Orders received after May 1st may not be able to ship until Mid-July. Please note that some years bamboo incurs winter injury from extreme cold and will only be available in July after the new growth hardens.

NOTE: We can only ship Bamboo plants up to 5-7′ tall. If we receive an order for taller sizes without an e-mail about pickup or delivery, we will ship 5-7′ tall plants and issue a refund for the difference.

General Information: A running Bamboo much like the straight species Phyllostachys bissetii, except in size. Fuller at the base than the straight species with a conical, tapering shape, similar to an elongated Christmas Tree. The culms (canes) sometimes develop a distinctive white, waxy coating as they emerge. Forms a dense hedge that is perfect for screening and attractive to birds. Unlike the straight David Bisset species, this variety grows well in full sun and develops a yellow coloration on the culm when exposed to harsh winter winds. This selection has proven to be the most cold-hardy Phyllostachys species here. After being exposed to a temperature of -16° F, the leaves were killed, but the wood and many of the buds survived; the culms leafed out, at least partially, in spring. Well suited for use as a hedge or screen, especially in colder regions of the country. The wood is decently strong and is best suited for plant stakes, as the tapering nature of the canes does not lend the wood to much other use.

Cultivation Details: Running Bamboo such as this species can be aggressive and form large colonies. Consider installing a rhizome barrier, berm, trench, or adopting a strict mowing plan to limit the spread of this species. This variety spreads very quickly, at 4 feet per year, once fully established.

Planting Requirements: Plant in full sun to partial shade. Prefers any well-drained soil. Does not tolerate standing water. Suitable for most soil pH.

Fun Facts: This plant was named for David Bisset, station superintendent of the USDA Plant Introduction Station in Savannah, Georgia, now known as Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. During his tenure, Mr. Bisset was responsible for the acquisition of thousands of species collected and brought to the US by Department of Agriculture workers from all over the world, not just Bamboo. Mr. Bisset was notably responsible for some of the first American cultivation of Dioscorea mexicana for cortisone extraction, and for introducing the food crop Chayote to Californian farmers, thereby bringing it into the American market. His tenure as superintendent was from 1924 until his death in 1957.

Note: For quantity or wholesale pricing, if you need to schedule a delivery, or if you wish to pick up plants at the farm, e-mail us at: Info@tripplebrookfarm.com. Whenever possible, it is preferable to pick up plants here at the farm so we can dig huskier root balls.