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Looking to buy bamboo in New Zealand? Our nursery offers a diverse range of bamboo varieties, perfect for instant hedging, privacy screens, garden landscaping, or even adding a tropical touch to patios and indoor spaces. Bamboo is fast-growing, durable, and easy to care for—making it a top choice for both beginner and expert gardeners who want lush greenery and architectural interest. Whether you’re searching for elegant black bamboo, golden-hued stems, or tall, towering types, our collection is curated for NZ conditions. Browse our selection below and find the ideal bamboo for your home or outdoor project.

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. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It does require shelter and frost protection when young and will not tolerate poorly drained soils. This Bamboo makes for an impressive feature alongside a wall or fence, and is generally grown as a cluster, included in Oriental gardens, or used for screening. It is a running Bamboo, so root containment may be required.

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

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Bambusa multiplex Golden Goddess is a variety of Bamboo grown for its colourful, golden stems and graceful, dark green, fern-like foliage. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and 1 m wide in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. Bambusa Golden Goddess is commonly planted for privacy screening, grown as a backdrop for smaller plants, used as an informal hedge, included in a courtyard garden, or maintained in a container.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 3.50 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Bambusa 'Wang Tsai' (Bamboo)

Bambusa 'Wang Tsai' is a compact clumping bamboo valued for its graceful green foliage and tidy growth habit. This attractive bamboo brings a soft...

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Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' bamboo plants.

Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' (Bamboo)

Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' is a striking clumping bamboo admired for its golden yellow canes marked with green stripes. This tropical looking plant...

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Lucky Bamboo plants with lush, green foliage.

Dracaena sanderiana

Dracaena sanderiana, commonly known as Lucky Bamboo, is a stunning indoor plant grown for its lovely form and lush foliage. The fresh green leaves...

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Tree Guards (Tree Guards)

Our tree guards and plant shelters are bio-degradable products that are perfect for using in riparian areas and other exposed positions. They are...

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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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Acer 'Jeffersred' trees with red foliage in a street planting.

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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Atriplex cinerea shrub with lush, grey foliage.

Atriplex cinerea (Coast Saltbush)

Atriplex cinerea (Saltbush) is a hardy evergreen shrub valued for its soft silver grey foliage and exceptional tolerance to coastal conditions. This...

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A Radermachera sinica (Canton Lace) plant with lush and glossy, dark green foliage.

Radermachera sinica

Radermachera sinica, commonly known as the China Doll Plant or Canton Lace, is an evergreen shrub grown for its impressive foliage. This subtropical...

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Acer palmatum Atropurpureum elegant specimen tree.

Acer palmatum Atropurpureum

Acer palmatum Atropurpureum is one of the most popular Japanese maples, prized for its deep purple red foliage and elegant branching habit. This...

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Tibouchina 'Blue Moon' stunning purple-pink flower.

Tibouchina 'Blue Moon'

Tibouchina 'Blue Moon' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its rich blue purple flowers and lush velvety green foliage. Flowering through the...

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Ajuga 'Jungle Beauty' plants with elegant blue flowers and lush green leaves growing as a ground cover.

Ajuga 'Jungle Beauty'

Ajuga 'Jungle Beauty' (Carpet Bugle) is a vigorous evergreen groundcover valued for its large glossy green leaves flushed with bronze and its...

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Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea' pink flowers and lush, green foliage.

Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea'

Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea' (Silk Tree) is a stunning deciduous tree valued for its graceful spreading canopy, fern like foliage, and masses of...

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An Acer 'Katsura' specimen tree with orange and green foliage.

Acer 'Katsura'

Acer 'Katsura' is a stunning Japanese maple known for its brilliant apricot orange spring foliage that matures to fresh green before turning vibrant...

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Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' plants with lush green foliage and stunning blue flowers.

Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' (Lily Of The Nile)

Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' is a compact evergreen perennial valued for its tidy clumping habit and masses of soft blue flowers held just above the...

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Acer 'Shaina' small and round trees with elegant, dark red-purple foliage.

Acer palmatum 'Shaina'

Acer palmatum 'Shaina' is a compact Japanese maple prized for its intense crimson red foliage and naturally tidy upright habit. This deciduous tree...

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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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Lomandra Green Allure plant with lush, green foliage.

Lomandra Green Allure

Lomandra Green Allure is widely used in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover or on a bank, included in...

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Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' bright red foliage.

Acer 'Fireglow'

Acer 'Fireglow' is a striking Japanese maple prized for its brilliant deep red foliage that holds colour exceptionally well throughout the season...

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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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Agapanthus 'Sea Foam' plants in a border featuring stunning white flowers above lush, green foliage.

Agapanthus 'Seafoam'

Agapanthus 'Seafoam' is an elegant evergreen perennial valued for its soft pale green to creamy white flowers that bring a gentle coastal feel to...

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Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' specimen tree with colourful dark red foliage.

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Bloodgood Japanese Maple) is one of the most reliable and popular Japanese maples, valued for its deep red foliage and...

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Tulbaghia 'Dark Star' plants with pink flowers in a modern garden with grasses.

Tulbaghia 'Dark Star' (Society Garlic)

Tulbaghia 'Dark Star' is a striking evergreen perennial valued for its deep purple star shaped flowers and slender grey green foliage. This modern...

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Agapanthus 'Snowball' pure white flower cluster.

Agapanthus 'Snowball'

Agapanthus 'Snowball' is an elegant evergreen perennial valued for its rounded heads of pure white flowers that sit neatly above lush green foliage...

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Orthrosanthus multiflorus grass plant with elegant, blue flowers.

Orthrosanthus multiflorus (Morning Iris)

Orthrosanthus multiflorus (Morning Flag) is a hardy evergreen perennial valued for its grassy foliage and masses of delicate pale blue star shaped...

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Blackberry 'Navaho' black berries hanging as a cluster.

Blackberry 'Navaho'

Blackberry 'Navaho' is a premium thornless blackberry valued for its sweet flavourful berries and tidy upright growth habit. This reliable variety...

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Blackberry 'Ben Nevis' black berries on a plate.

Blackberry 'Ben Nevis'

Blackberry 'Ben Nevis' is a productive blackberry variety valued for its large firm berries and excellent flavour. This reliable plant performs well...

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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 'Misty' plant with blue berries.

Blueberry 'Misty'

Blueberry 'Misty' is a popular early season blueberry valued for its sweet flavour, heavy yields, and attractive evergreen foliage. This low chill...

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Blueberry 'Tifblue' dark blue berries.

Blueberry 'Tifblue'

Blueberry 'Tifblue' is a popular rabbiteye blueberry valued for its strong growth, heavy yields, and late season fruiting. This hardy variety...

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Why Buy Bamboo for Your Garden

Bamboo stands out for its versatility and charm. If you need a low-maintenance privacy hedge, bamboo's rapid growth and dense foliage make it one of the most effective solutions available. It’s also excellent for windbreaks, border planting, and container gardening. Many varieties can thrive in both sunny and shaded spots, adapting well to New Zealand’s climate. When you buy bamboo from our nursery, you receive expert-grown plants with reliable roots, ensuring vitality and resilience.

Featured Bamboo Varieties

Bambusa Golden Goddess

If you’re after compact, lush hedging or decorative garden features, Bambusa Golden Goddess is a favourite. Its soft, golden stems and bushy growth create a vibrant effect in borders or pots, and it’s famously easy to manage—a true standout for urban or suburban gardens.

Chusquea gigantea (Chusquea)

For something a little different, consider Chusquea gigantea (Chusquea). This unique NZ-adapted bamboo features graceful canes and arching foliage, ideal for adding height and texture without overwhelming smaller spaces. Its architectural shape makes it striking for landscape focal points.

Bambusa oldhamii

Need a tall, fast-growing screen? Bambusa oldhamii is celebrated for its vertical stature and dense leaf growth. Commonly used for privacy hedges or wind protection, it’s also one of the best choices for a lush, tropical look.

Phyllostachys nigra

Fans of dramatic contrast love Phyllostachys nigra, the classic black bamboo. Its striking dark stems and airy foliage provide a modern twist for gardens and patios. Beautiful in stand-alone plantings or grouped with lighter-coloured bamboo for visual interest.

Bambusa 'Wang Tsai' (Bamboo)

For a hardy, robust grower, try Bambusa 'Wang Tsai' (Bamboo). This variety flourishes in many NZ sites, developing dense greenery with minimal fuss. It’s a go-to for screens, living fences, or creating a tranquil garden retreat.

Tips for Planting and Caring for Bamboo

When you buy bamboo, position your plants in well-draining soil and water regularly during their first season. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Most bamboo varieties benefit from periodic feeding and occasional pruning, especially when used for hedging or screening. With the right start, your bamboo will flourish for years, offering beauty and practical gardening solutions.

Why Choose Our Nursery for Bamboo

Our expert team hand-picks bamboo varieties proven to thrive in New Zealand gardens. When you buy bamboo from us, you receive robust plants grown locally with care. Plus, our website features detailed information and guides, helping you select the right bamboo—whether for an intimate courtyard or a sweeping backyard.

Ready to buy bamboo? Start your journey to a greener, more vibrant garden with our trusted nursery selection.


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