Needmore Bamboo Co.
 
           
         Phyllostachys kwangsiensis - This bamboo is extremely rare in the US but available if you search far & wide.  Kwangsiensis has quite a reputation, often being called the 'Moso of the North'.  The 'Moso' reference relates to the fuzzy culms, small leaves and very good size potential.  Winter hardiness is reported to be a few degrees below zero, so I am really hoping this lives up to its reputation. I will container grow mine until the spring of 2008 so no data will be available for quite some time. .