Bamboo Phyllostachys Bisetti 15 Litre Pot 2/2.5 Metre

Bamboo Phyllostachys bissetii – Hardy, Fast-Growing Evergreen Screen (15 Litre Pot)

Bring height, structure, and year-round greenery to your garden with Phyllostachys bissetii, a robust and highly reliable bamboo variety known for its exceptional hardiness and dense, upright growth. Supplied in a generous 15 litre pot, this vigorous bamboo establishes quickly and is ideal for creating an elegant living screen, windbreak, or architectural feature in both modern and traditional gardens.

Phyllostachys bissetii produces strong, upright green canes with lush evergreen foliage that forms a thick, leafy canopy. Its dense growth habit makes it particularly effective for privacy screening, helping to soften boundaries, reduce noise, and provide shelter from wind while adding natural movement and texture to the garden.

Key Features

Ultimate Height & Spread: Can reach approximately 4 - 8m at maturity (10 - 20 years)

Canes: Strong, upright green canes that develop a rich colour as they mature

Foliage: Dense, narrow green leaves that create a full, evergreen screen

Growth Habit: Vigorous and upright with thick coverage, ideal for hedging and screening

Spread: Running bamboo – best managed with root barriers or container planting

Seasonal Interest

Spring: Fresh new shoots emerge rapidly, bringing vibrant growth and height

Summer: Dense green foliage creates a thick natural screen with gentle movement in the breeze

Autumn: Continues to provide strong structure and evergreen interest

Winter: Retains its foliage, offering year-round privacy and shelter

Ideal For

Privacy Screening & Hedging – Creates a tall, dense evergreen barrier

Windbreaks & Shelter – Strong growth helps protect exposed gardens

Urban Gardens – Vertical growth maximises impact in smaller spaces

Large Containers – Ideal for patios or controlling spread

Contemporary & Asian-Inspired Gardens – Perfect for calm, architectural planting schemes

Growing Conditions

Position: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

Hardiness: Extremely hardy, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C

Watering: Water regularly during establishment and in prolonged dry periods

Maintenance: Use a root barrier if planting in the ground to manage spread; remove older canes periodically to maintain fresh growth

Why Choose Phyllostachys bissetii?

• One of the hardiest bamboo varieties, ideal for UK gardens
• Fast-growing for quick screening and privacy
• Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round structure
• Strong, upright canes create a bold architectural feature
• Supplied in a large 15L pot for instant garden impact

Phyllostachys bissetii is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a reliable, fast-growing bamboo that delivers height, privacy, and elegant greenery throughout the year. Whether used to frame a garden, screen a boundary, or add structure to a planting scheme, it brings lasting beauty and natural movement to any outdoor space.