Name: Phyllostachys vivax – Vivier's Bamboo
SKU: 937
Availability: OutOfStock

Phyllostachys vivax – Vivier’s Bamboo

Price range: $46.00 through $82.00

(Poaceae – Grass Family)

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.

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.

Max ht 70′ • Max culm dia 5″ • Min temp -3°F

Native to China

Ships B&B in active growth

General Information: Among the most vigorous and cold tolerant of the giant hardy Bamboos, this species is relatively quick to reach mature size. Both the common name and Latin species name reflect the vigor and longevity of this plant, with “vivax” meaning “long-lived” and “vivier” being the French term for a fish pond, which was considered to be a source of life. The thin-walled, slightly zig-zag culms (canes) are tough. They are favored for splitting and weaving. The shoots are of excellent quality for eating. A particularly handsome species with masses of large, drooping leaves giving a tropical appearance even in temperate climates.

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.

Growing Requirements: Plant in full sun. Does not tolerate very wet soils, although our test plantings have shown better water tolerance than other species. Succeeds in most soil types. Suitable for most soil pH.

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.