Premium Bamboo for Landscaping & Development Projects Across the South

Middle Georgia’s Trusted Bamboo Nursery

A Yard You'll Love Coming Home To

We design, build and maintain beautiful outdoor spaces.

Bring Natural Elegance Home with Georgia Bamboo — The Sustainable Choice for Southern Living

🌿Eco-Friendly & Renewable


Our bamboo grows fast and thrives in Georgia’s climate, making it one of the most sustainable choices for landscaping or construction.


  • 🏡Enhance Privacy & Beauty


    Create lush, green barriers that grow quickly—perfect for natural fencing, windbreaks, or aesthetic accents.

    🔥Durable & Low Maintenance


    Built to withstand Southern heat and humidity, Georgia Bamboo is resilient, low-maintenance, and long-lasting.

    🎋Versatile Applications


    Use it for landscaping, erosion control, decorative features, or even custom furniture and crafts.

    🛒Locally Grown. Locally Trusted.

    Support Georgia-grown bamboo from a team that understands the local soil, seasons, and styles.


ABOUT GEORGIA BAMBOO

Georgia Bamboo is a leading bamboo nursery based in Middle Georgia, specializing in high-quality bamboo plants for landscaping, farming,

and ornamental use. With over 35 years of experience growing and collecting bamboo—and 25 years in business—

we are one of the most trusted bamboo suppliers in the Southeastern United States.


We grow and maintain over 50 species of bamboo across two dedicated nursery locations, including popular varieties like black bamboo.

Our collection includes both running bamboo and clumping bamboo , carefully selected for USDA Hardiness Zones 8 and below.


Whether you're looking for bamboo for privacy screens, specimen bamboo for landscaping, or bamboo farming stock for

poles and shoots, we can help you choose the ideal variety. We offer bamboo plants in containers and also

provide custom digging services to fit your specific project or garden needs.

Georgia Bamboo is open by appointment only , allowing us to provide each customer with personalized

service and expert recommendations. We proudly serve homeowners, landscapers, retailers, and commercial growers throughout

Georgia and the surrounding states.

Our Bamboo Options

Clumping Bamboo Options

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Alphonse Karr

Scientific Name: Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 25 feet

Maximum Diameter: 1.5 inch

Minimum Temperature: 18 °F



✅ Drought tolerant once established.


✅ Great option for narrow planting areas.


✅ Excellent choice for hedges and tall screens.

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Fernleaf

Scientific Name: Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf'

Sunlight: full sun

Maximum Height: 15 feet

Maximum Diameter: 0.5 inch

Minimum Temperature: 18 °F



✅ Great for containers.


✅ Creates a privacy hedge.


✅ Low maintenance.

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Golden Goddess

Scientific Name: Bambusa multiplex 'Golden Goddess'

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 10 feet

Maximum Diameter: 0.5 inch

Minimum Temperature: 18 °F



✅ Perfect for areas with limited planting space


✅ Good choice for container planting


✅ Minimal spread

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Silver Stripe

Scientific Name: Bambusa multiplex 'silver stripe'

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 25 feet

Maximum Diameter: 1.5 inch

Minimum Temperature: 18 °F



✅ Striking variegation


✅ Largest of the multiplex tropical variety


✅ Minimal spreading

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Tiny Fern

Scientific Name: Bambusa multiplex ‘Tiny Fern’ – BMPT

Sunlight: half to-full day

Maximum Height: 10 feet

Maximum Diameter: 0.5 inch

Minimum Temperature: 15 °F



✅ Culms are light green to brown


✅ Decorative/horticultural interest


✅ Ground cover/dwarf, Indoor Plant

Pole Bamboo Options

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Tonkin Cane

Scientific Name: Pseudosasa Amabilis 'Tonkin Cane'

Sunlight: Sun to Shade

Maximum Height: 50 feet

Maximum Diameter: 2.5 inch

Minimum Temperature: 15 °F



✅ Slow spreading


✅ Good species for container planting


✅ Used for custom fly rods

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Myer's Bamboo

Scientific Name: Phyllostachys meyeri

Sunlight: Sun to Shade

Maximum Height: 25 feet

Maximum Diameter: 2.0 inch

Minimum Temperature: 0 °F



✅ A fast, reliable grower


✅ It is similar to P. aurea but taller


✅ Hardy bamboo for most climates

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Moso

Scientific Name: Phyllostachys Edulis 'Moso'

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 75 feet

Maximum Diameter: 7 inch

Minimum Temperature: 5 °F


Screening Bamboo Options

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Aurea Koi

Scientific Name: Phyllostachys Aurea 'Koi'

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 27 feet

Maximum Diameter: 1.75 inch

Minimum Temperature: 0 °F



✅ Low branches make it a great option for a hedge


✅ Good woodworking quality


✅ Excellent for crafts

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Spectabilis

Scientific Name: Phyllostachys Aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 26 feet

Maximum Diameter: 1.5 inch

Minimum Temperature: -5 °F



✅ Only cold hardy species with a unique, non-typical appearance.


✅ Canes are golden yellow with a bright green stripe, 1/10th of canes have a crook in the bottom.


✅ Very vertical appearance, does not tend to weep or lean.

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Temple Bamboo

Scientific Name: Semiarundinaria Fastuosa

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 30 feet

Maximum Diameter: 1.5 inch

Minimum Temperature: 0 °F



✅ Creates a tall, dense screen


✅ Good choice for poles


✅ Salt spray tolerant

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Black Bamboo

Scientific Name: Phyllostachys Nigra 'Black'

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 30 feet

Maximum Diameter: 2.0 inch

Minimum Temperature: 5 °F



✅ Visually interesting, canes turn green to black during the growing season.


✅ The hardiest of all black bamboo species.


✅ Slower to expand with minimal control efforts needed.

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Red Margin Bamboo

Scientific Name: Phyllostachys Rubromarginata 'Red Margin'

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 60 feet

Maximum Diameter: 3.0 inch

Minimum Temperature: -5 °F



✅ Taller screening abilities than most hardy species.


✅ Canes possesses strong wood quality.


✅ One of the fastest growing bamboos.

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Bissetii

Scientific Name: Phyllostachys Bissetii

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 40 feet

Maximum Diameter: 2.0 inch

Minimum Temperature: -10 °F



✅ Most tolerant of adverse growing conditions, such as wind, cold, and drought.


✅ Aggressive grower that provides a fast privacy screen.


✅ Obtains a darker green cane and foliage than most bamboo species.

Cold Hardy Bamboo Options

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Spectabilis

Scientific Name: Phyllostachys Aureosulcata 'Spectabilis'

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 26 feet

Maximum Diameter: 1.5 inch

Minimum Temperature: -5 °F



✅ Only cold hardy species with a unique, non-typical appearance.


✅ Canes are golden yellow with a bright green stripe, 1/10th of canes have a crook in the bottom.


✅ Very vertical appearance, does not tend to weep or lean.

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Bissetii

Scientific Name: Phyllostachys Bissetii

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 40 feet

Maximum Diameter: 2.0 inch

Minimum Temperature: -10 °F



✅ Most tolerant of adverse growing conditions, such as wind, cold, and drought.


✅ Aggressive grower that provides a fast privacy screen.


✅ Obtains a darker green cane and foliage than most bamboo species.

Timber Bamboo Options

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Moso

Scientific Name: Phyllostachys Edulis 'Moso'

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 75 feet

Maximum Diameter: 7 inch

Minimum Temperature: 5 °F



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Vivax

Scientific Name: Phyllostachys vivax

Sunlight: sun to shade

Maximum Height: 45 feet

Maximum Diameter: 3-5 inch

Minimum Temperature: -5 °F



✅ They are very attractive and can be used for many craft or decorative projects


✅ Shoots from this bamboo are among the best eating


✅ can achieve large size and diameter in a relatively small area

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Golden Timber Bamboo

Scientific Name: Phyllostachys vivax aureocaulis

Sunlight: full sun to partial sun

Maximum Height: 70 feet

Maximum Diameter: 3-5 inch

Minimum Temperature: -4 °F



Great choice as an accent plant, for hedges and screens


✅ They bear a dense foliage of long, dark, glossy green leaves


✅Virtually pest and disease free

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Giant Japanese Timber

Scientific Name: Phyllostachys bambusoides “Madake”, “Giant Japanese Timber” – PHB

Sunlight: All-day sun down to a half-day of morning sun (3-5)

Maximum Height: 72 feet

Maximum Diameter: 6 inch

Minimum Temperature: 0 °F



✅ Exceptionally tall screen or grove


✅ Useful timber


✅ Edible shoots

Georgia Grown

Locally Owned & Operated

Years of Experience

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of bamboo do you grow?

We grow over 50 species of bamboo, including both running and clumping varieties. Popular options include black bamboo, golden bamboo, and cold-hardy species suited for USDA Zones 8 and lower.

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What is the difference between running and clumping bamboo?

Running bamboo spreads quickly and can cover large areas, making it ideal for privacy screens. Clumping bamboo grows in tight clusters and is easier to manage, perfect for decorative or smaller spaces.

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Is bamboo invasive?

Some running bamboo species can spread aggressively without proper containment. We offer guidance and materials for managing growth, including bamboo barrier installation to control spreading.

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Do you sell bamboo in containers?

Yes, we offer many species of bamboo in containers, ready for planting. We also can recommend custom-digging services for larger plants or special orders.

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Can I grow bamboo in my area?

We specialize in bamboo species that thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 8 and below. Contact us to find out which bamboo is best suited for your climate and intended use.

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Do you offer bamboo for privacy screens or windbreaks?

Absolutely! Bamboo is an excellent option for fast-growing privacy screens. We can recommend the best species for creating natural barriers and windbreaks.

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How do I schedule an appointment to visit Georgia Bamboo?

We are open by appointment only. To schedule a visit, please contact us by phone (478) 808-5811 or email [email protected] to arrange a time that works for you.

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Do you ship bamboo plants?

At this time, we do not offer shipping. All purchases must be picked up from one of our nursery locations in Middle Georgia.

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Can you help me choose the right bamboo for my project?

Yes! We’re happy to provide expert recommendations based on your needs—whether you're landscaping, farming bamboo, or looking for ornamental varieties.

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Do you offer wholesale or bulk pricing for landscapers and retailers?

Yes, we do offer wholesale pricing for qualified buyers. Please contact us directly at (478) 808-5811 to discuss volume pricing and availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you offer?

We provide lawn care, garden design, maintenance, irrigation, tree trimming, and hardscaping.

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How much will my landscaping project cost?

Costs depend on the size and complexity of the project. We offer free estimates based on your needs.

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How often should I schedule maintenance?

Typically, lawn and garden maintenance is done every 1-2 weeks during the growing season, but we can customize a schedule for you.

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Do you provide custom landscape designs?

Yes! We create personalized designs that match your style and needs.

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What is the best way to water my lawn and plants?

We recommend installing an irrigation system and following proper watering practices based on your plants and soil. We can guide you on the best approach.

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