Bamboo & Ornamental Grasses

Cooper-Payne Tree Farms has a wide variety of cold-hardy bamboos suitable for Zones 7 and Zone 6. We have machine-dug clumps of mature canes that range from 0ne cane to bamboo clumps weighing several thousand pounds.  Our cold-hardy bamboos can handle the colder regions of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersery, New York and Southern Connecticut.  Cold tolerances range from O' F. to - 20' F. We have specimen quality bamboos of the hard to find Japanese Timber Bamboos as Vivax as well as 28 other cold-hardy varieities.

We also have a wide selection of ornamental grasses for every landscaping need.

Bamboo

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Japanese Timber Bamboo

Phyllostachys bambusoides

One of the most impressive bamboos, this is the preferred building material in much of Asia. These grand and graceful groves are perfect for a screening or the Japanese garden.

On the East Coast, this will grow from coastal New York southward to the Gulf Coast. Japanese Timber Bamboo has extremely strong and durable culms resistent to breakage due to snow and ice.

Maximum Height: 72 feet

Diameter: 6 inches

Location: Well drained soil in sun or shade

Hardiness: Cold tolerant to about zero degrees.

Photo of Japanese Timber Bamboo in a completed landscape

Grove of Japanese Timber Bamboo in a completed landscape in North Carolina. Culms (canes) are 40 feet tall.

Photo of Japanese Timber Bamboo in a completed landscape

Grove of Japanese Timber Bamboo in a completed landscape in North Carolina. Culms (canes) are 40 feet tall.

Photo of Japanese Timber Bamboo installation

View from the inside of a grove of Japanese Timber Bamboo in a completed landscape in North Carolina.

Photo of Japanese Timber Bamboo installation

Unloading a clump of 40' tall Japanese Timber Bamboo.

Photo of Japanese Timber Bamboo installation

Unloading a clump of 40' tall Japanese Timber Bamboo.

Photo of Japanese Timber Bamboo installation

Unloading giant timber bamboo at a North Carolina residence. Clump weighs approximately 500-600 pounds.


Vivax Timber Bamboo

Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis

Another of the impressive timber bamboos, this is a favorite due to its fast rate of growth and its impressive yellow coloring. These grand and graceful groves are perfect for a screening or the Japanese garden.

On the East Coast, this will grow from coastal New York southward to the Gulf Coast.

Maximum Height: 50 feet

Diameter: 3.5 inches

Location: Well drained soil in sun or shade

Hardiness: Cold tolerant to about minus 5 degrees.

Photo of Vivax Timber Bamboo grove

Vivax grove at our North Carolina nursery.

Photo of Vivax Timber Bamboo landscaping

30' Vivax canes beside residential driveway.


"Robert Young" Giant Bamboo

Phyllostachys viridis

Another impressive bamboos, the Robert Young Giant Bamboo is favored for its beautiful golden canes.

On the East Coast, this will grow from coastal New York southward to the Gulf Coast.

Maximum Height: 40 feet

Diameter: 63inches

Location: Well drained soil in sun

Hardiness: Cold tolerant to about minus 5 degrees.

Photo of "Robert Young" Giant Bamboo

Robert Young grove at our North Carolina nursery.

Photo of "Robert Young" Giant Bamboo

Robert Young grove at our North Carolina nursery.

Photo of "Robert Young" Giant Bamboo

Robert Young grove at our North Carolina nursery.


Golden Crookstem "Alata" Bamboo

Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Alata'

Golden Crookstem or "Alata" culms are a beautiful lemon yellow color in fall. When planted in direct sun, the culms take on a bright magenta highlightin the spring. This is among the hardiest hardiest bamboo with yellow or golden culms.

On the East Coast, this will grow from Connecticut southward to the Gulf Coast.

Maximum Height: 26 feet

Diameter: 1.5 inches

Location: Well drained soil in sun or shade

Hardiness: Cold tolerant to minus 15 degrees.

Photo of Golden Crooksteam "Alata" Bamboo

Golden Crookstem grove at our North Carolina nursery.

Photo of Golden Crooksteam "Alata" Bamboo

Golden Crookstem grove at our North Carolina nursery.

Ornamental Grasses

Photos and inventory details coming soon.