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by madman
Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:18 am
Forum: Bamboo Identification
Topic: Process for naming a new bamboo cultivar
Replies: 1
Views: 1788

Process for naming a new bamboo cultivar

I am growing what I believe could be a new cultivar of bamboo as the characteristics are consistent and stable now for several years. It’s from the Bambusa family. I remember several years ago either in this forum or on the American Bamboo Society website, there was a process documented where you co...
by madman
Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:44 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Bamboo Spotter Map (need contributors)
Replies: 0
Views: 2300

Bamboo Spotter Map (need contributors)

Hey everyone, I recently started a Google Map name 'Bamboo Spotter'. The purpose of the map is to map spots in the world where bamboo plants or groves can be seen in public spaces or from public streets. I am looking for contributors that are willing to adhere to the posting standards and put placem...
by madman
Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:42 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Bamboo Spotter - A new Google Map (need contributors)
Replies: 7
Views: 4768

Bamboo Spotter - A new Google Map (need contributors)

Hey everyone, I recently started a Google Map name 'Bamboo Spotter'. The purpose of the map is to map spots in the world where bamboo plants or groves can be seen in public spaces or from public streets. I am looking for contributors that are willing to adhere to the posting standards and put placem...
by madman
Thu Nov 11, 2010 4:31 pm
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Looking to trade - California collector
Replies: 2
Views: 3055

Re: Looking to trade - California collector

Thanks Fred. I have lots of tall Y. boliana to trade. I'll check out the PM.

Cheers!

Sean
by madman
Wed Nov 10, 2010 3:51 am
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Looking to trade - California collector
Replies: 2
Views: 3055

Looking to trade - California collector

Hi everyone, Looking for some trades, unique bamboo is what I seek. I'm an avid collector with a serious bamboo addiction. I guess there could be worse, right? :D Here is a list of what I have for trade: Clumping Bamboo Bambusa textilis 'Weaver's Bamboo' 15 gallon only Bambusa multiplex 'Hedge Bambo...
by madman
Wed Nov 10, 2010 3:39 am
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Phyllostachys rubromarginata
Replies: 6
Views: 5187

Re: Phyllostachys rubromarginata

Robbie,

If you ever need to split one into 5's dues to congestion, let me know as I'd like to trade. Thanks.

Sean
by madman
Tue Nov 09, 2010 3:17 am
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Phyllostachys rubromarginata
Replies: 6
Views: 5187

Re: Phyllostachys rubromarginata

Robbie, These spoken for? I know its been awhile since you posted. I have Fargesia denudata in one gallons. Murileae and Nitida in 5 gallon sizes. I also have Thamnocalamus crassinodus in one gallon and some Yushania boliana and Borinda fungosa as well. Let me know. Thanks Robbie. Sean Rocklin, CA h...
by madman
Fri Apr 23, 2010 4:26 pm
Forum: Bamboo Identification
Topic: Plieoblastus ________? Part Two. More photos
Replies: 8
Views: 4689

Re: Plieoblastus ________? Part Two. More photos

Thanks needmore. I'm asking for photos of the shoots and will post very soon. Thanks for your help.

Sean
Mad Man Bamboo Nursery - Rocklin, CA
http://www.madmanbamboo.com
by madman
Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:32 pm
Forum: Bamboo Identification
Topic: Plieoblastus ________? Part Two. More photos
Replies: 8
Views: 4689

Re: Plieoblastus ________? Part Two. More photos

I don't think its plieoblastus.... that was an initial guess. But I think its wrong... :D
by madman
Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:23 pm
Forum: Bamboo Identification
Topic: Plieoblastus ________? Part Two. More photos
Replies: 8
Views: 4689

Plieoblastus ________? Part Two. More photos

Part two of a previous post with better photos... thanks for your help IDing this bamboo... Original message : Hello, Had a customer from out of town bring in a cutting off a bamboo plant in their yard. What I could get was that it was a 10 -12 ft, I saw a photo of a dense hedge from a cell phone c...
by madman
Mon Mar 29, 2010 12:47 am
Forum: Bamboo Identification
Topic: Plieoblastus ________? Or something else?
Replies: 3
Views: 2637

Re: Plieoblastus ________? Or something else?

If this helps, the leaves are 6 inches long and three quarters of an inch wide. Thanks again for your help.

Sean
by madman
Sun Mar 28, 2010 4:50 pm
Forum: Bamboo Identification
Topic: Plieoblastus ________? Or something else?
Replies: 3
Views: 2637

Plieoblastus ________? Or something else?

Hello, Had a customer from out of town bring in a cutting off a bamboo plant in their yard. What I could get was that it was a 10 -12 ft, I saw a photo of a dense hedge from a cell phone camera. Culm diameter is maybe .25 to .3 inches. I kept the cutting and took a photo of the leaves. I thought may...
by madman
Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:41 am
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: available- Phyllostachys bambusoides 'albovariagata'
Replies: 10
Views: 7147

Re: available- Phyllostachys bambusoides 'albovariagata'

Hey Gene...

:oops: Just sent you a PM. Have the Dr. Don in a 5 that was propagated a while back... 3 or 4 culms and stands around 5 feet tall. Sound like a trade?

Sean
by madman
Sat Feb 13, 2010 4:02 pm
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: available- Phyllostachys bambusoides 'albovariagata'
Replies: 10
Views: 7147

Re: available- Phyllostachys bambusoides 'albovariagata'

Hi Gene,

Any variety you seeking? Have quite a bit to trade. Won't mind trading for one of the P.B. 'Albovariegata'. Let me know. Thanks Gene.

Sean
http://www.madmanbamboo.com
by madman
Sat Dec 26, 2009 5:15 pm
Forum: Exchanges
Topic: Looking to trade 5 gallons for 1 and 2 gallon plants
Replies: 1
Views: 2825

Re: Looking to trade 5 gallons for 1 and 2 gallon plants

Oh yeah.... I can also order bamboo (5 gallon sized) to trade. They would be here in March 2010. So.... I have access to probably at least 125 different varieties to trade with. Just ask and let me know what you have to offer as a trade. Looking for folks to trade with on the west coast (primarily),...