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Discover the robust elegance of Incense Bamboo (Phyllostachys atrovaginata, formerly known as congesta), a premier choice for timber bamboo with exceptional qualities. Esteemed not only for its impressive stature, reaching up to 35 feet, but also for its superior shoot quality, making it a delicacy for those who appreciate edible bamboo shoots. This species is distinguished by unique air channels within its rhizomes, enhancing its vigor and resilience. Incense Bamboo stands as a testament to hardiness, thriving in USDA Zone 5 and withstanding temperatures as low as -10°F. Requiring a minimum of 2 hours of daily sunlight, it’s a splendid addition for both its aesthetic appeal and practical benefits in colder climates.
At Almaville Bamboo Company, we pride ourselves on our meticulous approach to harvesting bamboo by hand-digging all our plants. Unlike our competitors, who often rely on mechanical equipment, our skilled gardeners use sharp shovels to carefully cut the rhizomes. This precision ensures that the tender buds beneath the surface are preserved, not harmed during extraction. This method is crucial as it maintains the integrity of the root ball, ensuring it remains as healthy as possible. A well-preserved root ball is vital for fostering robust growth and a high yield of baby bamboo shoots once replanted. Our commitment to hand-digging reflects our dedication to providing our customers with the highest quality bamboo plants that are primed for exceptional growth and longevity.
As a small business, we stake our reputation on the quality of every plant that leaves the nursery. That’s why we offer a six month “if it dies… we’ll replace it” guarantee.
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To order, call (615) 907-2571 or send us a message on our Contact page.
Payment Types Accepted – We accept cash, local check, credit card, or will set up an ACH billing. There is a 3% upcharge for credit card use.
Deposit Required for Large Orders Deposit – Custom dig, contract growing, and orders over 100 plants require a 1/3 nonrefundable deposit (applied to total order).
Taxes – As a certified Tennessee Nursery, we do not collect sales tax on our plants.
Nick Gann
To give you an idea of what you can carry, we typically load 25 Adult Screening Plants in a long bed pickup truck or 20 in a 6-1/2′ bed. You can get 80-85 plants on a double axle 16 foot trailer.
You will need a tailgate or ramps or need to build some elevation on the back of your trailer.
If you don’t have a tarp, we can cover the plants for you- we have successfully had plants make it to Colorado, Maryland, Michigan and Florida covered with carpet backing or “Leno.”
If you expect your order to be greater than 20 plants, please call ahead so we can be sure of availability of your particular species. We prefer to stabilize the newly dug plants for 2 weeks.
