bamboo books

Whether you’re looking to grow your library of bamboo literature, or you just want a beautiful new edition for your coffee table, these are some of our favorite books about our favorite plant.

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Phyllostachys dulcis: Sweet shoot bamboo

Phyllostachys dulcis: Sweet shoot bamboo

Phyllostachys dulcis is a cold-hardy running bamboo that normally grows 25-30 feet high with culms about 1.5 inches in diameter. Dulcis means sweet, so the name refers to the good flavor of this bamboo's edible shoots. Like most varieties of Phyllostachys, sweet shoot...

Bamboo Photography by Fred Hornaday

Bamboo Photography by Fred Hornaday

As an expert in the field, Fred Hornaday has written hundreds of articles about bamboo while pursuing a satisfying hobby of bamboo photography. Fred started studying photography in the early 1990s, and though his shutterbug skills have never measured up to his...

Phyllostachys aureosulcata: Yellow Groove Bamboo

Phyllostachys aureosulcata: Yellow Groove Bamboo

It's me. Hi, I'm the pro bamboo author. It's me, hi. Yes, that's right, if you love bamboo, then picking your favorite species can be a lot like naming your favorite Taylor Swift song. That is assuming you're a Swiftie, of course. And if not, well, we know what the...