Alameda Wholesale Nursery Catalog.pdf

BAMBOO—BOXWOOD
BROADLEAF EVERGREENS
BAMBOO, YELLOW GROOVE Phyllostachys aureosulcata
An evergreen, running-type bamboo hardy for our climate.
Slender young stems have a pronounced yellow groove and
soft green leaves. “It’s groovy, baby!”
Max. Elev: 6,000 ft. BYG #5
Mature Ht: 15' & Spd: 8'+
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BAMBOO, BLACK Fargesia nitida
Best grown in a location out of the midday sun and heat.
Good for an upright hedge between houses. Canes turn an
attractive purple in part sun.
Max. Elev: 7,500 ft.
Mature Ht: 15' & Spd: 5'
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BAB #5
BAMBOO, SUNSET GLOW Fargesia rufa
It is fair to say that this is the best clumping bamboo. Very
cold hardy down to -20o F. It is drought tolerant, heat tolerant
and non-invasive. Orange-red sheaths add to contrast
green stems. Does well in containers and planted in gardens.
Favorite food of Giant Pandas. Not Panda resistant.
Max. Elev: 6,000 ft.
Mature Ht: 8' & Spd: 6'
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BSU #5
BOXWOOD, FAULKNER Buxus microphylla ‘Faulkner’
“Faulken’ A... Another Boxwood!” This densely branched
boxwood with glossy green leaves and an upright growth
habit makes it perfect for tidy hedges or topiary.
Max. Elev: 6,000 ft. BFA #2
Mature Ht: 4' & Spd: 3'
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BOXWOOD, CHICAGOLAND GREEN
New for Year 2012
Buxus x ‘Glencoe’
Here is a boxwood chosen for its cold tolerance and slow
compact growth; hardy to -32˚F. Good foundation plant.
Like all boxwoods, protect from winter winds and sun helps
reduce desiccation and die back.
Max. Elev: 7,000 ft. BOC #5
Mature Ht: 4-5' & Spd: 3-4'
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BOXWOOD, GREEN BEAUTY
Buxus microphylla japonica ‘Green Beauty’
Vigorous evergreen with stiff branches holding up better
under snowy conditions. Good for hedges.
Max. Elev: 6,000 ft. BGB #1
Mature Ht: 4' & Spd: 4' #2 $
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BOXWOOD, GREEN MOUNTAIN
ONE OF OUR TOP SELLERS!!
Buxus ‘Green Mountain’
Faster growing, pyramidal form of boxwood. More conical
if left unsheared.
Max. Elev: 6,000 ft. BGM #2
Mature Ht: 5' & Spd: 3' #5
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“Over the course of its life, a single tree can absorb
one ton of carbon dioxide.”
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