Brightside Bamboo Nursery
2024 Update - we are limited on the amount of bamboo on hand and our propagation efforts. We have windows where you can place an order and then the bamboo will be available at certain times.
The next available orders:
November 2025
March 2026
Located in southern Mebane, about 15 minutes west of Chapel Hill, we are the largest bamboo nursery in the Carolinas. We grow over 100 varieties (not all available at once) of live bamboo plants including screening, black, clumping, timber, and more. Our service area covers everything from Washington DC down to Atlanta.
The next available orders:
November 2025
March 2026
Located in southern Mebane, about 15 minutes west of Chapel Hill, we are the largest bamboo nursery in the Carolinas. We grow over 100 varieties (not all available at once) of live bamboo plants including screening, black, clumping, timber, and more. Our service area covers everything from Washington DC down to Atlanta.
Address & Appointments
5775 Hwy 54
Mebane, NC 27302
Open by appointment only - please contact us for an appointment.
We are located about 1 mile west of the Alamance/Orange county line, across the street from Watkins Towing and Recovery.
Mebane, NC 27302
Open by appointment only - please contact us for an appointment.
We are located about 1 mile west of the Alamance/Orange county line, across the street from Watkins Towing and Recovery.
Pricing (before bulk discounts)
2-gallon 3-gallon 7-gallon 15-gallon |
$62 $86 $144 $265 |
Available for Special Order
View the table directly in Google Sheets here
| Botanical Name (Common Name) |
SKU | Typical Ht. |
Max Ht. |
Min. Temp |
Full Sun =5 |
Size(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running Bamboo - Groundcover and Small Shrub Size - typical heights 1'~5' (below eye level) | |||||||
| Pleioblastus distichus 'Mini' (Dwarf Fernleaf) |
PLDIMI | 1' | 1' | 0°F | 2-4 | #1 | smallest in the world |
| Pleioblastus fortunei (Dwarf Whitestripe) | PLFO | 2' | 3' | 10°F | 2-4 | #1 | var, zone 8a+ |
| Pleioblastus viridistriatus (Dwarf Greenstripe) |
PLVI | 2' | 3' | 0°F | 1-4 | #1 | variegated |
| Pleioblastus viridistriatus 'Crysophyllus' (Dwarf Yellowstripe) |
PLVICH | 2' | 3' | 0°F | 1-4 | #1 | variegated |
| Sasa veitchii (White Margin) | SAVE | 3'~5' | 7' | 5°F | 2-4 | #1, #3 | pseudo-varieg. |
| Sasaella masamuneana 'Albostriata' (Dwarf Creamstripe) |
SSMAAL | 3'~4' | 6' | 5°F | 2-4 | #1, #2 | variegated |
| Shibataea kumasaca (Ruscus) | SHKU | 3'~5' | 7' | -5°F | 2-4 | #1 | low hedge |
| Shibataea lancifolia (Dwarf Lanceleaf) | SHLA | 3'~5' | 7' | 0°F | 2-4 | #1, #2, #3 | low hedge |
| Running Bamboo - Short - typical heights 5'~15' (one-story building) | |||||||
| Arundinaria gigantea (River Cane) | ARGI | 8'~12' | 25' | -10°F | 3-5 | #2, #3 | native |
| Hibanobambusa tranquillans 'Shiroshima' | HITRSH | 9'~13' | 18' | 3°F | 3-4 | #1, #2, #3, #7 | variegated |
| Indocalamus latifolius (Broadleaf) | INLA | 6'~8' | 10' | 0°F | 2-4 | #3 | big leaves |
| Indocalamus longiauritus | INLO | 5'~8' | 12' | -5°F | 3-4 | #3, #7 | big leaves |
| Indocalamus tessellatus (Giant Leaf) | INTE | 5'~6' | 9' | -5°F | 2-4 | #3 | giant leaves |
| Phyllostachys bissettii 'Dwarf' (Dwarf Bisset) | PHBIDW | 10'~15' | 18' | -15F | 3-5 | #2 | fast spreader |
| Phyllostachys humlis (Humble) | PHHU | 10'~15' | 18' | 3F | 3-5 | #3 | screening |
| Pseudosasa japonica (Arrow) | PSJA | 8'~13' | 19' | 5°F | 2-4 | #3 | common |
| Semiarundinaria okuboi | SEOK | 10'~15' | 20' | 0°F | 2-5 | #3 | unique |
| Running Bamboo - Medium - typical heights 15'~25' (two-story building) | |||||||
| Phyllostachys angusta (Stone) | PHAN | 15'~20' | 25' | 0°F | 3-5 | #3 | strong |
| Phyllostachys aurea (Golden/Fishpole) | PHAU | 15'~20' | 29' | 5°F | 3-5 | #2, #3 | drought tolerant |
| Phyllostachys aurea 'Flavescens Inversa' | PHAUFI | 15'~20' | 29' | 5°F | 3-5 | #3 | drght tol., stripe |
| Phyllostachys aurea 'Koi' | PHAUKO | 15'~20' | 29' | 3°F | 3-5 | #3, #7 | drght tol., stripe |
| Phyllostachys heteroclada 'Solidstem' (Solid Stem) |
PHHESO | 15'~20' | 24' | -5°F | 3-5 | #3 | H2O tolerant |
| Phyllostachys nigra (Black) | PHNG | 15'~30' | 35' | 0°F | 3-5 | #7, #15 | classic |
| Phyllostachys nigra 'Kyoshi' | PHNGKY | 15'~25'? | 35'? | ~0°F | 3-5 | #2, #3, #7, #15 | rare, green stripes |
| Pseudosasa amabilis (Tonkin Cane) | PSAM | 30'~35' | 50' | 15°F | 3-5 | #3 | zone 8b+ |
| Semiarundinaria fastuosa (Temple) | SEFA | 20'~30' | 35' | -5°F | 3-5 | #2, #3, #7, #15 | shade tolerant |
| Sinobambusa tootsik 'Albostriata' | SITOAL | 15'~20' | 30' | 10°F | 3-4 | #2 | var, zone 8a+ |
| Running Bamboo - Tall - typical heights 25'~35' (three-story building) | |||||||
| Phyllostachys atrovaginata (Incense) | PHAT | 25'~30' | 35' | -5°F | 3-5 | #2 | H2O tolerant |
| Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis' (Golden Green Groove) |
PHAWSP | 25'~30' | 35' | -10°F | 3-5 | #2, #3, #7, #15 | vibrant |
| Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Aureocaulis' (Golden Crookstem) |
PHAWAU | 25'~30' | 35' | -10°F | 3-5 | #2, #3, #7 | bright |
| Phyllostachys bissetii (David Bisset) | PHBI | 27'~32' | 38' | -10°F | 3-5 | #2, #3, #7, #15 | aggressive |
| Phyllostachys iridescens | PHIR | 30'~35' | 40' | 3°F | 3-5 | #3 | thin yellow stripes |
| Phyllostachys viridis 'Robert Young' | PHVIRY | 30'~35' | 40' | 5°F | 3-5 | #3 | yellow w/stripes |
| Running Bamboo - Timber - typical heights 35'~70' (four-story building) | |||||||
| Phyllostachys bambusoides (Japanese Timber) |
PHBA | 45'~55' | 65' | 5°F | 3-5 | #3 | strongest |
| Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Tanakae' (Spotted Leopard) |
PHBATA | 35'~45' | 50' | 5°F | 3-5 | #3 | black spots |
| Phyllostachys meyeri (Meyer's) | PHME | 30'~40' | 50' | 0°F | 3-5 | #7, #15 | classic |
| Phyllosatchys nigra 'Henon' (Henon) | PHNGHE | 40'~50' | 60' | 0F | 3-5 | #1 | best all-around |
| Phyllostachys parvifolia | PHPA | 30'~40' | 50'? | -5°F | 3-5 | #2 | H2O tolerant |
| Phyllostachys rubromarginata (Red Margin) |
PHRU | 42'~52' | 60' | -10°F | 3-5 | #3 | aggressive |
| Phyllostachys vivax 'Aureocaulis' (Golden Vivax) |
PHVVAU | 50'~60' | 70' | 0°F | 3-5 | #3 | yellow w/ green stripes |
| Clumping Bamboo - Cold Sensitive | |||||||
| Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' | BAMUAK | 15'~20' | 25' | 14°F | 3-5 | #7, #25 | zone 8a+ |
| Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf' | BAMUFE | 10'~15' | 20' | 14°F | 3-5 | #7 | zone 8a+ |
| Bambusa multiplex 'Golden Goddess' | BAMUGG | ~8' | 10' | 14°F | 3-5 | #2, #7, #15 | zone 8a+ |
| Bambusa multiplex 'Goldstripe' | BAMUGO | 15'~20' | 25' | 14°F | 3-5 | #2, #7, #15 | zone 8a+ |
| Bambusa multiplex 'Silverstripe' | BAMUSI | 17'~23' | 30' | 13°F | 3-5 | #2, #7 | zone 8a+ |
| Bambusa multiplex 'Tiny Fern' | BAMUTF | 5'~7' | 8' | 14°F | 3-5 | #2 | zone 8a+ |
| Bambusa multiplex 'Willowy' | BAMUWI | 8'~10' | 12' | 14°F | 3-5 | #3 | zone 8a+ |
| Bambusa textilis 'Gracilis' (Graceful) | BATEGR | 20'~25' | 30' | 18°F | 3-5 | #2, #7, #15 | zone 8b+ |
| Bambusa textilis 'Kanapahaw' (Royal) | BATEKA | 35'~40' | 50' | 18°F | 3-5 | #3 | zone 8b+ |
| Bambusa textilis 'RG Dwarf' (Dwarf Weaver's) |
BATERG | 15'~20' | 25' | 16°F | 3-5 | #2, #7, #15 | zone 8b+ |
| Clumping Bamboo - Heat Sensitive | |||||||
| Fargesia rufa | FARU | 4'~7' | 10 | -15F | 2-4 | #1 | heat sensitive |
Bulk Discounts
For those of you looking for larger quantities, we also offer bulk discounts.
5% Off $500+
10% Off $1,000+
15% Off $1,500+
20% Off $2,000+
25% Off $2,500+
30% Off $3,000+
5% Off $500+
10% Off $1,000+
15% Off $1,500+
20% Off $2,000+
25% Off $2,500+
30% Off $3,000+
Planting Bamboo
Want us to plant your bamboo? Pricing is easy to figure out. Just take the cost of your plants (above) and add the below planting fees for each plant. This cost includes our delivery, soil, mulch, amendments, and labor. We use only the finest organic slow-release amendments and fertilizer hand formulated specifically for bamboo. Planting fees for planters or pots may differ depending on the specifics of the situation.
1 gal $50
2 gal $70
3 gal $100
5 gal $130
7 gal $170
10 gal $210
15 gal $300
Bulk discounts may also be applied toward planting costs, depending on the situation. For planting jobs there is a minimum total cost of $1000. There may be an additional distance fee if outside of Chapel Hill/Carrboro.
1 gal $50
2 gal $70
3 gal $100
5 gal $130
7 gal $170
10 gal $210
15 gal $300
Bulk discounts may also be applied toward planting costs, depending on the situation. For planting jobs there is a minimum total cost of $1000. There may be an additional distance fee if outside of Chapel Hill/Carrboro.
Delivery
Orange, Alamance, Durham, Wake, Chatham, and Johnston Counties: $225
Triad area (Greensboro, Winston Salem, High Point), Fayetteville, and the Sandhills: $300
Charlotte, Richmond, and Wilmington: $400
Asheville, Greenville SC, Virginia Beach, and Columbia SC: $450
Washington DC, Atlanta, and Savannah: $950
Others: $3/mi one-way
Triad area (Greensboro, Winston Salem, High Point), Fayetteville, and the Sandhills: $300
Charlotte, Richmond, and Wilmington: $400
Asheville, Greenville SC, Virginia Beach, and Columbia SC: $450
Washington DC, Atlanta, and Savannah: $950
Others: $3/mi one-way
Size specifications
Typical height for small, midsize, and timber bamboos. Ground-cover and clumping bamboo are shorter.
1 gallon: 6' ~ 2'
2 gallon: 1' - 3'
3 gallon: 4' - 6'
5 gallon: 5' - 8'
7 gallon: 6' - 10'
10 gallon: 8' - 14'
15 gallon: 10' - 15'
20 gallon: 12' ~ 20'
25 gallon: 12' ~ 20'
special orders available at taller heights
1 gallon: 6' ~ 2'
2 gallon: 1' - 3'
3 gallon: 4' - 6'
5 gallon: 5' - 8'
7 gallon: 6' - 10'
10 gallon: 8' - 14'
15 gallon: 10' - 15'
20 gallon: 12' ~ 20'
25 gallon: 12' ~ 20'
special orders available at taller heights
Farm Packages
We work with bamboo farmers to get started or expand their operations. A free 10-minute phone call will go over the basics, then a $750 consultation retainer to move forward from there.
Bamboo Info
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Map & Directions
We are located at 5775 Hwy 54 Mebane, NC 27302. This is about 1 mile west of the the Alamance/Orange county line, directly across the street from Watkins Towing & Recovery. Open by appointment only.