Bamboo Phyllostachys Bissetii 40 Litre Pot Seconds

Phyllostachys bissettii – David Bisset Bamboo – Hardy, Dense & Fast-Growing Screening Bamboo

Phyllostachys bissettii, commonly known as David Bisset bamboo, is a vigorous, fully hardy bamboo prized for its dense evergreen foliage, strong upright canes, and exceptional resilience in the UK climate. One of the most reliable bamboos available for privacy screening, hedging, and windbreaks, it establishes quickly and maintains a lush, green presence throughout the year, even in exposed or challenging conditions.

With its naturally upright, clump-forming habit and attractive green culms, David Bisset bamboo suits a wide range of garden styles — from contemporary urban plots to naturalistic and oriental-inspired designs.

Seasonal Interest & Growth

• Spring: Bold new shoots push up rapidly from the base, quickly developing into strong, fresh green canes.

• Summer: Dense, lance-shaped evergreen leaves create a full, lush canopy — ideal for screening and shade.

• Autumn: Canes mature and deepen in colour; foliage remains thick and intact, maintaining privacy as other plants die back.

• Winter: Retains its evergreen structure throughout the coldest months, providing year-round coverage and architectural form.

Key Features

• Dense evergreen foliage – Provides continuous screening and greenery in all seasons.

• Strong green canes – Upright, slender culms that mature into sturdy, attractive stems.

• Fast-growing – Establishes quickly to form effective screens and hedges.

• Exceptional cold hardiness – One of the hardiest Phyllostachys species, tolerating severe frosts with ease.

• Wind and coastal tolerant – Performs reliably in exposed, windy, or coastal gardens.

Structure & Form

• Height: Typically reaches 4–8m in ideal conditions, forming a tall, effective natural barrier.

• Spread: Produces a dense, upright clump; running habit means a root barrier is recommended in confined spaces.

• Canes: Slender, mid-green culms with attractive nodes and a graceful, slightly arching tip.

Perfect For

• Privacy & screening – Dense growth creates a tall, impenetrable natural barrier.

• Windbreaks – Highly effective at filtering strong winds in exposed gardens.

• Contemporary & modern gardens – Clean, upright form complements minimalist and architectural designs.

• Japanese & Zen gardens – Brings authentic bamboo character to tranquil, oriental-inspired spaces.

• Containers & courtyard gardens – Thrives in large planters where space is at a premium.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; tolerates more shade than many bamboos while still maintaining vigorous growth.

• Soil: Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil but adapts well to a range of soil types, including heavier clay soils.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures well below freezing without damage to foliage or canes.

• Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to aid establishment; once settled, it is considerably drought-tolerant.

• Maintenance: Low-maintenance once established. Remove old or weak canes at ground level each spring to encourage fresh growth and maintain a tidy appearance. Install a root barrier where spread needs to be controlled, as this is a running bamboo.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Evergreen shrubs – Pair with Griselinia littoralis, Pittosporum, or Prunus laur