Bamboo Price List

Please be aware we have a small, dedicated staff who are very knowledgeable in bamboo who will help you with answering any questions you may have. Otherwise, we encourage our customers, both prospective and existing, to make use of the extensive information available on our site as a useful tool for finding your ideal type of bamboo.

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Ordering by with a credit card is the fastest way to finalize your order. Please do not give your credit card information through . We are glad to discuss your bamboo inquiries and help you make an educated selection for your climate. Many of our bamboos grow best in specific regions.

Shipping

For mail-order shipping, we generally ship #1 container size, #2, #5, and #10 sizes of bamboo which average 2, 3, 5, and 8 feet tall. The height is dependent on the type of bamboo you order. Container sizes equal approximately 1 gallon through 10-gallon nursery stock containers.

For larger bamboo, #15 through #45 size containers (up to 40 feet tall) please call or to enquire about availability and shipping options. We accept payment by credit card, check, or money order, or cash if you are visiting our nursery.

Local Deliveries

We can deliver large bamboo orders with a truck / trailer combo or 24' Box Truck to locations in or near Portland, Vancouver, Washington (Seattle, Olympia, Tacoma, etc.) Salem, Corvallis/Albany, Eugene, Ashland / Medford, Northern California, Bay Area, and beyond. Standard delivery rate to Portland is $125. Please contact us for rates to other areas. We also do local consultations and offer advice on bamboo installations and removals/renovations. Have an experienced bamboo grower and landscaper visit your site and provide insight into your project. Call us for more details on 503-647-.

Availability

Not all bamboos are available in all sizes listed at all times. Please inquire about the availability of the variety you&#;re interested in. We are currently growing over 300 different bamboos. Many of our more unusual species are not on this list due to limited numbers but may be available if requested. You know how it goes: you&#;ll never know if you don&#;t ask!

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Wholesale

Landscapers, garden centers, nurseries, and others interested in large quantities should please contact us for wholesale discounts. We can you a copy of our current wholesale price list. us at .

Shipping in the U.S.

Orders shipped by standard UPS are limited to #1, #2, and #5 container size plants. For larger plants &#; #10 through #45 gallon &#; we can use freight options. For an outline of our shipping cost system please see our UPS Shipping Costs below. If unclear, please contact us with any questions. For larger orders, we can use freight and put the plants on a pallet.

Description/Taste

Bamboo leaves are medium to large in size and are long and lanceolate in shape tapering to a sight point opposite the stem end. The deep green leaves are tough, leathery, and smooth and are connected to green or brown stems that can grow up to ten centimeters a day. Typically, Bamboo leaves are harvested when they are no more than thirty centimeters in length and five centimeters in width, and they have a mild, sweet taste with faint notes of green tea.

Seasons/Availability

Bamboo leaves are available year-round.

Current Facts

Bamboo leaves grow on perennial evergreen plants that belong to the Poaceae or grass family, and there are over one thousand different Bamboo species. Bamboo leaves come from many different species, and the most common species hail from China including the Black Bamboo, Phyllostachys nigra, and Maozhu, Phyllostachys edulis. They are also found in Japan from a dwarf species known as Kumaizasa or Sasa senanensis. Also known as Sasaya or Sasa leaves, Bamboo leaves are extremely versatile and can be used medicinally, to preserve or flavor food, or dried and used in Bamboo leaf tea.

Nutritional Value

Bamboo leaves contain protein, amino acids, potassium, calcium, manganese, and iron. They also have a high polyphenol content and exhibit antioxidant and antibacterial effects.

Applications

Bamboo leaves are not consumed and are instead used as a wrapper or as a vessel for food. As a wrapper, the leaves are used for dishes such as glutinous rice dumplings known as Zongzi in China. The rice is stuffed with a filling like pork or mushrooms, wrapped in a Bamboo leaf, and then steamed as the leaf infuses the rice with a tea-like flavor. Bamboo leaves are also used for wrapping Sasazushi, a type of sushi, and these bite-sized packages may contain a mixture of vegetables and fish on top of rice. Bamboo leaves are commonly seen in sushi presentations, and many sushi restaurants will use real Bamboo leaves as a decorative piece in their bento boxes. It is rare to find fresh Bamboo leaves in stores as they are perishable and only last for a couple of days, but some specialty shops sell dried and pasteurized Bamboo leaves. When purchased fresh, Bamboo leaves should be immersed in water in a container and stored in the refrigerator where they will keep up to three days. Dried and pickled Bamboo leaves will keep up to one year.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Bamboo leaves are frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine and instances of their use were recorded in pharmacopeias such as in The Truth Seeking Materia Medica of China by Huang Gongxiu, which dates back to the s. Considered to be a cooling element to the body, Bamboo leaves are believed to be able to help reduce phlegm, fevers, and stomach upsets. The entire plant is also able to be used in the construction of home furnishings, crafts, bowls, and building materials, and the leaves are also used as animal feed in Japan and China.

Geography/History

The exact origins of Bamboo leaves are unknown, but the plants have been growing wild since ancient times. Today Bamboo leaves can be found at fresh local markets throughout East Asia in Japan, China, Korea, India, and Nepal and are also found in parts of Africa, Australia, South America, and the United States.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu. Craft House Sky Deck  San Diego CA   619-948- Sago  Encinitas CA   858-382- Parq Restaurant and Nightclub  San Diego CA   619-727- Santo Placer Mexican Cuisine  San Diego CA   619-500- Javier Plascencia  Bonita CA   619-295- Sago (Bar)  Encinitas CA   858-382- Park Hyatt Aviara  Carlsbad CA   760-448- Pendry SD (Pool House)  San Diego CA   619-738- Peohes  Coronado CA   619-437- Hilton Mission Valley  San Diego CA   619-543- JRDN Restaurant  San Diego CA   858-270- Pendry SD (Lion Fish)  San Diego CA   619-738- Grass Skirt  San Diego CA   858-412- Grass Skirt (Bar)  San Diego CA   858-412- Nolita Hall - Bar  San Diego CA   619-618- Craft House Fashion Valley  San Diego CA   619-948-

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Leaves Bamboo (Sasaya). One is easiest, three is harder.

Bamboo leaves are medium to large in size and are long and lanceolate in shape tapering to a sight point opposite the stem end. The deep green leaves are tough, leathery, and smooth and are connected to green or brown stems that can grow up to ten centimeters a day. Typically, Bamboo leaves are harvested when they are no more than thirty centimeters in length and five centimeters in width, and they have a mild, sweet taste with faint notes of green tea.Bamboo leaves are available year-round.Bamboo leaves grow on perennial evergreen plants that belong to the Poaceae or grass family, and there are over one thousand different Bamboo species. Bamboo leaves come from many different species, and the most common species hail from China including the Black Bamboo, Phyllostachys nigra, and Maozhu, Phyllostachys edulis. They are also found in Japan from a dwarf species known as Kumaizasa or Sasa senanensis. Also known as Sasaya or Sasa leaves, Bamboo leaves are extremely versatile and can be used medicinally, to preserve or flavor food, or dried and used in Bamboo leaf tea.Bamboo leaves contain protein, amino acids, potassium, calcium, manganese, and iron. They also have a high polyphenol content and exhibit antioxidant and antibacterial effects.Bamboo leaves are not consumed and are instead used as a wrapper or as a vessel for food. As a wrapper, the leaves are used for dishes such as glutinous rice dumplings known as Zongzi in China. The rice is stuffed with a filling like pork or mushrooms, wrapped in a Bamboo leaf, and then steamed as the leaf infuses the rice with a tea-like flavor. Bamboo leaves are also used for wrapping Sasazushi, a type of sushi, and these bite-sized packages may contain a mixture of vegetables and fish on top of rice. Bamboo leaves are commonly seen in sushi presentations, and many sushi restaurants will use real Bamboo leaves as a decorative piece in their bento boxes. It is rare to find fresh Bamboo leaves in stores as they are perishable and only last for a couple of days, but some specialty shops sell dried and pasteurized Bamboo leaves. When purchased fresh, Bamboo leaves should be immersed in water in a container and stored in the refrigerator where they will keep up to three days. Dried and pickled Bamboo leaves will keep up to one year.Bamboo leaves are frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine and instances of their use were recorded in pharmacopeias such as in The Truth Seeking Materia Medica of China by Huang Gongxiu, which dates back to the s. Considered to be a cooling element to the body, Bamboo leaves are believed to be able to help reduce phlegm, fevers, and stomach upsets. The entire plant is also able to be used in the construction of home furnishings, crafts, bowls, and building materials, and the leaves are also used as animal feed in Japan and China.The exact origins of Bamboo leaves are unknown, but the plants have been growing wild since ancient times. Today Bamboo leaves can be found at fresh local markets throughout East Asia in Japan, China, Korea, India, and Nepal and are also found in parts of Africa, Australia, South America, and the United States.Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.Recipes that include Leaves Bamboo (Sasaya). Oneis easiest, three is harder.

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