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Why Bamboo

Approximately 1500 different species of bamboo exist in the world that are native to every continent except Europe. As the fastest growing plant on earth, it can grow more than 45 inches in just one day.

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Bamboo is gaining popularity for good reason. Fast growing and easy to care for, bamboo plants are attractive, practical and thrive in warm climates. Whether you’re planning to add a tropical touch to existing landscaping or selecting bamboo plants to create privacy between neighboring properties, New Shoots Bamboo Nursery can meet all of your bamboo needs.

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Bamboo is considered a grass, not a tree.  It is a woody, perennial, evergreen plant with many benefits and uses in the landscape.

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How to implement bamboo into your project:

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  • Privacy Screen - get quick coverage to block out neighbors or structures using fast growing bamboo

  • Manicured Hedge - plant a tropical organic green hedge and manicure to any desired height

  • Windbreak Barrier: Seabreeze (Bambusa malingensis) is salt-tolerant and ideal for coastal windbreaks

  • Specimen Plants: Timor Black Bamboo (Bambusa lako) provides a dramatic focal point with shiny black culms

  • Noise Buffer - effectively reduce noise of nearby traffic or neighbors using a bamboo with dense branching & foliage

  • Water Feature Accent - provide shade for fish and elevate your koi pond or water features with bamboo  

  • Aesthetic Enhancement - bamboo can be used as a backdrop or to enhance architectural features 

  • Shade Areas - create a shade garden, cool down a patio, provide shade for outdoor seating

  • Perimeter Planting - bamboo can be used to define boundaries or create paths and walkways

  • Container Plants - smaller varieties make great container plantings to create a barrier or as an ornamental feature

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Key Benefits of implementing bamboo in your project:

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  • Adds Unique Textures: Dwarf Buddha Belly (Bambusa vulgaris 'Wamin') features distinctive swollen internodes that add a "Dr. Seuss-like" visual appeal

  • Natural Climate Control: bamboo can cool surrounding air by up to 8 degrees on hot days, making it an effective "natural air conditioner" for tropical homes

  • Soil and Water Protection: the dense, shallow root system (rhizomes) stabilizes soil on slopes and riverbanks, preventing erosion common in areas with heavy tropical rainfall

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