non spreading bamboo plants
If you’re searching for the perfect bamboo to add structure, privacy, or a lush green backdrop to your New Zealand garden—without worrying about invasive growth—then non spreading bamboo plants are the answer. Unlike their running counterparts, these clumping bamboos stay naturally tidy, forming well-behaved clusters that are easy to manage and ideal for urban and suburban landscapes. With a range of beautiful, low-maintenance varieties available, non spreading bamboo plants are a top choice for gardeners who value beauty, privacy, and peace of mind.
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 tropical feel to gardens while remaining manageable in size. It is well suited to smaller New Zealand gardens where a refined bamboo feature is desired. Bambusa 'Wang Tsai' provides year round greenery and gentle movement that adds structure and elegance to outdoor spaces.
From $49.95
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.
From $387.55
