3. Design/ Coverage

Are you trying to create a dense screen between your yard and a neighbors? Does your courtyard need one really spectacular specimen plant? Is there a particular landscape theme you have in mind? Our sales team would be happy to walk you through the best options for any type of application. 

Style matters! Does the color, shade or shape of your bamboo matter to you? Do you prefer striped, green, black, straight or curvy bamboo? Did you even know where were so many types of bamboo? Fret not, we have detailed pictures all all the varieties we carry HERE

4. Height

How tall do you want it to get? Will you be able to trim your bamboo? Are there power lines you need to watch out for? Instant Jungle carries bamboo that grow to a variety of maximum heights. Our bamboo descriptions HERE will tell you the maximum height of each species we carry.

5. Clumpers Vs. Runners

Instant Jungle carries two different types of bamboo, clumping (clumper) and running (runner). The biggest difference between these two is the way the root systems work. The roots of clumping bamboo are short and grow close together in a circular pattern, at a very slow rate. The roots of running bamboo are rhizomes that can "run" underground, spreading far and wide at a fast rate. 

6. Maintenance

All species require ample sunlight, drainage and water. Make sure your bamboo has access to all of these before planting. Both clumpers and runners require regular maintenance to keep them from overgrowing an area or become unhealthy looking. We recommend trimming and thinning out your bamboo every few months.

(Hammer Museum)