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Looking for where to buy bamboo in New Zealand? Whether you’re after a lush privacy screen, an elegant feature plant, or a low-maintenance addition to your garden, bamboo is a versatile choice. Its rapid growth, evergreen leaves, and architectural stems have made it a favourite for gardeners across the country. On this page, you’ll discover the best bamboo varieties for your needs, how to select the right plant, and where to buy bamboo with confidence.

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 $387.55

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' (Bamboo)

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Bambusa 'Golden Goddess' is a beautiful clumping bamboo prized for its lush golden green foliage, upright growth, and non invasive habit. It brings a tropical feel to New Zealand gardens while remaining easy to manage.

From $49.95

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
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...

From$136.04
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...

From$50.99
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...

From$19.95
Haworthia fasciata succulent growing in a pot.
Haworthia fasciata

Haworthia fasciata is a small succulent that features rosettes of thick and fleshy leaves. The dark green leaves with silver lines have a rough...

From$15.11
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Zamioculcas Black Knight (Zamioculcas Plant)

Zamioculcas Black Knight is a very popular indoor plant owing to its dark and showy foliage. It grows as a clump and produces upright fronds which...

From$41.33
Corokia 'Sunsplash' shrub with yellow foliage in a garden.
Corokia 'Sunsplash'

Corokia 'Sunsplash' is a NZ native shrub grown for its impressive foliage. It features small leaves that are variegated yellow with a central splash...

From$17.95
Juncus effusus plants growing in water.
Juncus effusus (Soft Rush Plant)

Juncus effusus (Spiral Rush) is an eye catching rush valued for its distinctive twisting green stems, compact clumping habit, and strong...

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Haworthia resendeana plant.
Haworthia resendeana

Haworthia resendeana is a small succulent features thick and fleshy leaves on short stems. The dark green leaves have a rough texture and afford...

From$20.63
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Fraxinus 'Purple Spire'

Fraxinus 'Purple Spire' is an elegant deciduous tree admired for its upright narrow habit and outstanding autumn foliage that develops rich purple...

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Alnus rubra (Red Alder) specimen tree.
Alnus rubra

Alnus rubra (Red Alder) is a strong growing deciduous tree valued for its upright form and ability to thrive in a wide range of New Zealand...

From$259.75
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Callistemon 'Slim' (Slim Bottlebrush)

Callistemon 'Slim' is a narrow growing evergreen shrub admired for its vibrant red bottlebrush flowers that appear from spring into summer. The...

From$27.53
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Prunus 'Ichiyo'

Prunus 'Ichiyo' is an elegant deciduous flowering tree prized for its spectacular spring blossom and graceful spreading form. Large clusters of soft...

From$399.95
Typha orientalis (Raupo) plants with brown seed heads.
Typha orientalis (Raupō)

Typha orientalis, commonly known as Raupo, is a vigorous and erect, NZ native grass. It is found throughout New Zealand in shallow, fertile waters...

From$14.84
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Prunus blireiana

Prunus 'Blireiana' is an attractive deciduous flowering tree valued for its abundant double pink blossoms and colourful foliage. Masses of fragrant...

From$399.95
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Quercus canariensis

Quercus canariensis is a magnificent deciduous oak admired for its broad spreading canopy, lush green foliage, and impressive golden brown autumn...

From$270.40
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Prunus autumnalis 'Rosea'

Prunus autumnalis 'Rosea' is an attractive deciduous flowering tree valued for its delicate pink blossoms and unusually long flowering season. Small...

From$399.95
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Magnolia 'Charles Raffill'

Magnolia 'Charles Raffill' is an impressive deciduous tree prized for its spectacular spring flowers and handsome garden form. The large blooms...

From$515.35
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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Magnolia 'Deryk'

Magnolia 'Deryk' is a striking deciduous tree prized for its richly coloured spring flowers and attractive garden form. The large blooms appear...

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Petrosedum sediforme lush, green foliage.
Petrosedum sediforme

Petrosedum sediforme is a hardy evergreen succulent valued for its dense mats of narrow, blue green leaves and bright summer flowers. Its low...

From$14.95
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Robinia 'Frisia'

Robinia 'Frisia' is a striking deciduous tree prized for its brilliant golden yellow foliage that provides vibrant colour from spring through autumn...

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Quercus ellipsoidalis

Quercus ellipsoidalis (Northern Pin Oak) is a hardy deciduous oak valued for its strong upright form, glossy green foliage, and brilliant red to...

From$270.40
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Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra'

Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra' is a striking deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its richly coloured spring flowers and compact garden form. The...

From$270.40
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...

From$19.25
Elegant Wisteria 'Caroline' light purple flowers.
Wisteria 'Caroline'

Wisteria ‘Caroline’ is an elegant flowering climber valued for its long cascading racemes of soft lilac to pale purple flowers that appear in spring...

From$39.95
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Magnolia 'Strawberry Fields'

Magnolia 'Strawberry Fields' is a striking deciduous tree prized for its richly coloured spring flowers and attractive garden form. The large blooms...

From$515.35
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Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'

Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' is a magnificent deciduous flowering tree renowned for its masses of rich scarlet double flowers that cover the...

From$340.69
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Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily'

Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily' is a beautiful deciduous magnolia admired for its masses of fragrant white flowers that appear in late winter and early...

From$270.40
Dymondia margaretae growing between pavers and featuring small, grey foliage.
Dymondia margaretae

Dymondia margaretae (Silver Carpet) is a hardy low growing groundcover valued for its attractive silver green foliage and dense spreading habit. This...

From$13.95
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Magnolia 'Kay Parris'

Magnolia 'Kay Parris' is an elegant evergreen tree prized for its glossy foliage, compact growth habit, and impressive creamy white flowers. The...

From$387.55
Phyllostachys nigra

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Why Choose Bamboo for New Zealand Gardens?

Bamboo is prized for its versatility and resilience. It's perfect for hedging, creating living walls, or even adding a touch of the exotic to your outdoor spaces. Many bamboo species are well suited to the New Zealand climate and can handle a range of soil types. Varieties like Bambusa Golden Goddess are compact and non-invasive, ideal for smaller gardens and containers, while larger growing options like Bambusa textilis gracilis (Bamboo) offer impressive height and density for privacy.

Top Varieties to Buy in New Zealand

If you’re searching for where to buy bamboo, it’s important to choose the right species for your space and goals. Popular options available from our nursery include:

When you’re looking at where to buy bamboo, consider the mature height, growth habit, and whether you want a clumping or running variety.

How to Buy Healthy Bamboo Plants

To help your bamboo thrive, always buy from reputable nurseries that specialise in bamboo species suited to New Zealand conditions. Our nursery grows and supplies a wide range of bamboo plants, so when you’re searching online for where to buy bamboo, you can trust the quality and expert selection. All our bamboo is propagated and raised locally, reducing transplant shock and ensuring vigorous growth in your garden.

Get Expert Advice and Support

If you’re unsure which bamboo is best for your space, our friendly team is always happy to offer advice—from choosing between Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' (Bamboo) and Phyllostachys nigra, to tips for establishing your bamboo hedge. When you buy bamboo from us, you receive ongoing support to help your plants flourish year after year.

Ready to Buy Bamboo for Your Garden?

Your search for where to buy bamboo ends here. Explore our diverse selection of bamboo varieties, all available for delivery throughout New Zealand. Whether you need a fast-growing screen or a decorative centrepiece, our range has the ideal plant for your project. Browse our bamboo collection and enjoy the beauty, privacy, and tranquillity that bamboo brings to your home.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

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