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Searching for where to buy bamboo in Auckland? You’re in the right place. Bamboo is enjoying a well-deserved resurgence in gardens across New Zealand, prized for its fast growth, striking vertical stems, and ability to create lush privacy screens. Whether you’re looking for bamboo as a feature plant, hedge, or windbreak, Auckland’s climate is ideal for many hardy, beautiful bamboo varieties. On this page, you’ll find expert tips for selecting bamboo, advice on planting and care, and links to some favourite bamboo options available from our Auckland nursery.

Chusquea gigantea plant with bamboo stems and green foliage.

Chusquea gigantea

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Chusquea gigantea (Giant Bamboo) is an impressive clumping bamboo admired for its towering canes, graceful arching foliage, and non invasive growth habit. It creates a lush tropical appearance while remaining well behaved in the landscape.

From $56.51

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 7.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Living areas, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Large Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo) plants growing in clumps beside a path.

Phyllostachys nigra

Phyllostachys nigra, commonly known as Black Bamboo, is one of the more elegant and interesting bamboo varieties. It features erect, black stems that host a canopy of lush, dark green leaves. New stems emerge cream-green before aging to black.

From $63.41

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Bambusa 'Golden Goddess'

Bambusa 'Golden Goddess' is a beautiful clumping bamboo prized for its lush golden green foliage, upright growth, and non invasive habit. It brings a...

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Pleioblastus viridistriatus plant with variegated foliage.
Pleioblastus viridistriatus

Pleioblastus viridistriatus is a striking ornamental bamboo admired for its vibrant green and yellow striped foliage. The colourful leaves create...

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Nandina domestica 'Firepower' colourful shrub.
Nandina 'Firepower'

Nandina 'Firepower', commonly known as Heavenly Bamboo, is an evergreen shrub with colourful foliage. The leaves are yellow-green in summer, then...

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Coprosma 'Mini Mac' small, green foliage.
Coprosma 'Mini Mac'

Coprosma 'Mini Mac' is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its glossy green foliage and tidy rounded form. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, it...

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Dracaena 'Warneckii' plant.
Dracaena 'Warneckii'

Dracaena 'Warneckii' is a bold and attractive indoor plant featuring long, arching green leaves striped with clean white or cream. Its upright canes...

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Acer freemanii 'Jeffersred'

Acer freemanii 'Jeffersred' is a striking deciduous maple valued for its strong upright form and outstanding autumn colour. This fast growing tree...

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Coprosma 'Flat Freddy' ground cover shrub with brown stems and leaves.
Coprosma 'Flat Freddy'

Coprosma 'Flat Freddy' is a unique ground covering evergreen shrub valued for its rich chocolate brown foliage and naturally spreading form. Well...

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Metrosideros 'Moonlight' green and yellow variegated foliage.
Metrosideros 'Moonlight'

Metrosideros 'Moonlight' is an elegant New Zealand native pohutukawa selection admired for its creamy white flowers and glossy evergreen foliage...

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A large Corokia 'Mangatangi' hedge.
Corokia 'Mangatangi'

Corokia 'Mangatangi' is a NZ native shrub that features fine, silver coloured foliage which gives the plant a somewhat misty look. It is adorned with...

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Malus ioensis 'Plena'

Malus ioensis 'Plena' is a stunning deciduous flowering crabapple tree admired for its masses of fragrant double pink blossom, attractive green...

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Malus 'Red Jade'

Malus 'Red Jade' is a graceful weeping crabapple tree admired for its cascading branches, masses of white spring blossom, colourful red ornamental...

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Feijoa 'Unique' fruit on a tree.
Feijoa 'Unique'

Feijoa 'Unique' is a self-fertile variety highly regarded in New Zealand for its early fruiting and excellent flavour. It produces medium-sized...

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood) is a magnificent deciduous conifer admired for its soft feathery foliage, elegant pyramidal shape, and...

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Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'

Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is a highly regarded Japanese maple famous for producing some of the most intense scarlet red autumn colour of any maple...

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Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' plants with green foliage and blue flowers growing in a garden bed.
Ajuga 'Catlins Giant'

Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' (Bugleweed Plant) is a vigorous evergreen groundcover valued for its large glossy dark green leaves and striking blue flower...

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Agapanthus 'Bertsbrook' elegant blue flower.
Agapanthus 'Bertsbrook'

Agapanthus 'Bertsbrook' is a robust evergreen perennial valued for its strong upright habit and large heads of rich blue flowers in summer. This...

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A stunning Amenity Ryegrass lawn.
Amenity Ryegrass Seed (Lawn Seed)

Rye Grass Seed lawns are quick to establish and features dark green leaves year-round. Our Amenity Rye Grass is a popular turf variety that is...

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Buddleia fallowiana 'Lochinch' purple flower cluster amidst lush grey foliage.
Buddleia 'Lochinch'

Buddleia 'Lochinch' (Butterfly Bush) is a fast growing deciduous shrub admired for its long sprays of soft lavender blue flowers and silvery green...

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Rose 'Just Joey'

Just Joey Rose is a stunning hybrid tea rose known for its apricot blooms and delightful fragrance. Ideal for adding warm colour and scent to New...

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Hibiscus 'Red Heart' white flower with a red centre.
Hibiscus 'Red Heart'

Hibiscus 'Red Heart' is a stunning flowering shrub admired for its large white blooms highlighted by a bold deep red centre. This eye catching...

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Leucadendron 'Golden Tulip' stunning yellow flowers.
Leucadendron 'Golden Tulip'

Leucadendron 'Golden Tulip' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its vibrant golden bracts that resemble tulip shaped blooms. This eye catching...

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'Pinot Gris' grape vine with pink fruit amidst lush, green foliage.
Grape 'Pinot Gris'

Grape 'Pinot Gris' is a popular grapevine valued for its high quality fruit used in producing crisp aromatic white wines and for fresh home growing...

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Blackberry 'Thornless Jewel' black and red fruit.
Blackberry 'Thornless Jewel'

Blackberry 'Thornless Jewel' is a high quality thornless blackberry valued for its large sweet berries and easy care growth habit. This productive...

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Blueberry 'Pink Icing' plant with fruit growing in a pot.
Blueberry 'Pink Icing'

Blueberry 'Pink Icing' is a compact ornamental blueberry valued for its striking pink new foliage, glossy evergreen leaves, and sweet berries. This...

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Blueberry 'Centurion' large, dark blue berries.
Blueberry 'Centurion'

Blueberry 'Centurion' is a late season blueberry variety valued for its large firm berries and excellent sweet flavour. This productive plant...

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Lavender 'Major' plants with purple flowers above olive-green foliage.
Lavender 'Major'

Lavender 'Major' is an impressive lavender variety known for its tall flower spikes and rich purple blooms held above aromatic grey green foliage...

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Bambusa oldhamii growing in a park.
Bambusa oldhamii (Bamboo)

Bambusa oldhamii (Giant Timber Bamboo) is a magnificent clumping bamboo prized for its tall upright canes, lush evergreen foliage, and impressive...

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Tall and large Phyllostachys edulis (Moso Bamboo) growing alongside a path.
Phyllostachys edulis

Phyllostachys edulis, commonly known as Moso Bamboo, is a giant timber bamboo admired for its rapid growth and striking upright canes. In New...

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Fargesia nitida (Fountain Bamboo) with cascading green foliage growing in a large pot.
Fargesia nitida

Fargesia nitida, commonly known as Fountain Bamboo, is a bamboo variety grown for its weeping foliage that hangs around the narrow canes like a...

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Nandina 'Pygmaea' shrub with vibrant pink-red foliage.
Nandina 'Pygmaea'

Nandina 'Pygmaea', commonly known as Pygmy Nandina or Dwarf Sacred Bamboo, is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its fine, lacy foliage and...

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Why Choose Bamboo for Your Auckland Garden?

Bamboo is a top choice for Auckland gardeners seeking attractive, low-maintenance, and versatile plants. With its graceful foliage and range of heights and colours, bamboo can serve as everything from a privacy screen to a decorative specimen. These hardy plants thrive in Auckland’s mild climate, handling damp winters and dry spells well. Bamboo is also fast-growing, so if you’re after an instant impact or a quick hedge, bamboo delivers.

Popular Bamboo Varieties for Auckland

Not all bamboo is alike—different species suit different garden goals. If you're keen to buy bamboo, Auckland nurseries stock a great selection. Here are some of the most popular types available:

How to Plant and Care for Bamboo

When you buy bamboo in Auckland, it's easy to establish and maintain. Choose a sunny to lightly shaded spot with well-drained soil. Dig a generous planting hole, loosen the soil, and add organic matter if needed. Water thoroughly after planting, and keep soil moist (not soggy) while the plant establishes. Most bamboos benefit from a yearly feed of balanced fertiliser and a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool and happy.

If you’re keen to pair bamboo with other hardy shrubs for year-round interest, consider adding Nandina domestica, which offers fiery foliage and complements bamboo beautifully.

Order Bamboo Online—Fast Delivery Auckland Wide

Ready to buy bamboo Auckland gardeners love? Browse our selection, including Bambusa Golden Goddess, Bambusa oldhamii, Phyllostachys nigra, and Fargesia nitida (Fountain Bamboo). Choose your favourite, and enjoy quick and secure delivery throughout Auckland. Our friendly team is on hand to offer practical growing advice, so you can enjoy beautiful, healthy bamboo in your garden year-round.

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