Because we specialize in tropical clumping bamboo, our plants naturally love warm, sunny, and humid environments. But don't let the word "tropical" fool you—many of our varieties are surprisingly tough and can handle winter temperatures down to around 15°F!
So, how do you know if our bamboo will thrive in your yard? It all comes down to your local climate zone.
Find Your Plant Hardiness Zone
The absolute easiest way to check your climate is by using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. The USDA monitors and rates every zip code in the United States to help gardeners know exactly what will survive their winters.
Click here to find your USDA Hardiness Zone (Last updated in 2023)
Simply click the link, enter your zip code, and the tool will give you your specific Zone number (for example, Zone 8b or 9a).
Match Your Zone to Our Bamboo
Once you know your Zone, you're ready to shop! Every bamboo plant in our catalog lists its ideal hardiness zone and minimum survival temperature right in the product description.
As a general rule, our tropical clumping bamboo thrives in Zones 8 and up, though varieties like Fernleaf and Alphonse Karr are some of our most cold-hardy options for those of you pushing the temperature limits!
Ready to Start Planting?
Once you receive your shipment, we've prepared a guide on how to [Plant Your Bamboo] to walk you through the process, from preparing the soil, planting the bamboo and setting yourself up to have a quickly-thriving plant!
After you have planted your bamboo, we've also prepared a quick guide covering how to take care of your plants. Check out our [Healthy Growing Guide]!
