Ornamental Bamboos

By David Crompton

Bamboos are among the most fascinating of plants. Their unusual life cycle, tremendous power of growth, and extraordinary diversity of size and form give them a special significance in gardens. And gardens of all sizes can accommodate these elegant plants, which are cold-resistant and surprisingly easy to grow. Yet even today, with bamboos enjoying a well-deserved return to popularity, their horticultural potential remains largely untapped. Some bamboos make impressive specimens for the border, others form a fast-growing hedge or screen, and short forms provide a leafy groundcover. David Crompton explains the characteristics that set bamboos apart, and everything that is needed to grow them successfully. The core of the book is a gardener's guide to nearly two hundred ornamental bamboos to grow and enjoy, supplemented by lists of bamboos for specific purposes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881927902
• ISBN13: 9780881927900
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.1" x 9.5"