Texas Bamboo Growers

The Texas coastal areas and the hill country of south central Texas are very hospitable to many varieties of bamboo. Because of their relatively moderate humidity, which a lot of bamboo species like, it is a perfect area for bamboo nurseries and landscapers who either grow or design with bamboo. In addition, the Texas Bamboo Association is very active, sponsoring talks and events around the state with the purpose of spreading information about and encouraging the use of bamboo in building, flooring and many other areas of manufacture. Landscaping companies are increasingly using the smaller clumping types of bamboo in their garden designs to impart a tropical and Asian feel. I found several growers and nurseries that stock and propagate this magnificent, useful plant for shipment around the country.

http://www.bambootexas.com
Bamboo Texas is a small father and son online shipper that is run out of the Houston area. This company is very active in the local Texas Bamboo Association, often consulting with industrial uses for this incredible plant. At present they're also propagating some very rare clumping species. These will become available as they're developed. They ship only small, clumping varieties and have competitive prices. One warning: the web site's dark background makes it very hard to see the links at the left but they're there. Click midway down to see all the varieties they offer and to find their pricing. Prices range from about $15 for a #1 container to $85 for a Timor Black variety in a #3. They only ship one day a week, so allow for at least a week's time to get your order. Email the company at

john@bambootexas.com or call after 7 pm or on weekends to get information.