Business Details
26 Years
experience
Premium Tropical Bamboo Plants for Sale
Tropical Bamboo Nursery & Gardens is a 13-acre Florida-based nursery specializing in tropical clumping bamboo plants since 2000. As long-term members of the American Bamboo Society and World Bamboo Organization, we've been instrumental in introducing over 100 bamboo species to the U.S. market since 2010. Our nursery maintains USDA-certified quarantine protocols for species importation and offers nearly 300 bamboo varieties, including exotic cultivars with unique culm colors and forms. We provide expert consultation for residential and commercial applications, from privacy screening to theme park installations. Our facility features a display garden with bamboo structures, educational resources, and restroom amenities.With Florida Department of Agriculture certification (#47231849), we ensure proper species acclimation to local climate zones. Our team of bamboo specialists offers installation, maintenance, and rental services for containerized plants. We operate a retail sales center with nationwide mail-order capabilities and maintain three production fields for specimen cultivation. Our staff combines decades of botanical expertise with multilingual customer service capabilities. We remain committed to advancing bamboo education through lectures and presentations at botanical institutions nationwide.
Services
Bamboo plants
Ornamental grasses
Bamboo supplies
Installation services
Rental plants
Mail order shipping
Educational presentations
Species consultation
Field-grown specimens
Wholesale pricing
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Certified by Florida Department of Agriculture with USDA quarantine compliance
- Offer 285+ tropical bamboo varieties with proven climate suitability
- Provide expert species selection consultation for residential/commercial applications
- Maintain largest in-ground bamboo display collection in the United States
- Operate nursery with multilingual staff and multigenerational bamboo expertise
Associations and certifications
- Florida Department of Agriculture (Registration #47231849)
What people say
Excellent quality
Fast shipping
Healthy plants
Trustworthy seller
Perfect condition
Services
Bamboo plants
We offer nearly 300 tropical bamboo varieties including rare cultivars with unique culm colors and forms. Our USDA-certified import program ensures proper quarantine and acclimation processes. Plants are available in container sizes and field-grown specimens for immediate landscape impact.
Species consultation
Our experts provide tailored recommendations for bamboo species suitability based on climate, soil conditions, and intended application. This service benefits residential landscapers and commercial clients seeking optimal planting solutions for privacy screening or ornamental purposes.
Installation services
Professional installation ensures proper bamboo placement and growth patterns. Our team handles complete setup including soil preparation, spacing, and initial maintenance planning for both residential gardens and large-scale commercial projects.
Rental plants
Containerized bamboo rentals available for special events and trade shows. We provide delivery, setup, and pickup services with customizable options to meet specific decorative requirements for temporary installations.
Educational presentations
Lectures on tropical bamboo cultivation, edible shoots, propagation techniques, and hurricane resilience. Led by experienced horticulturists for garden clubs, botanical institutions, and professional organizations seeking specialized bamboo knowledge.
People
Robert Saporito
President
President of Florida/Caribbean Chapter of American Bamboo Society since 1997. Developed the ABS Florida Chapter website and pioneered bamboo importation through USDA quarantine programs since 1995.
Andrea Andres
Customer Service Manager
Manages all customer service operations and leads mail-order plant shipments. Provides expert bamboo advice to visitors and maintains cheerful customer interactions at the nursery.
Mateo Santiago
Nursery Manager
Leads nursery staff with expertise in production systems and quality control. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Mayan dialects, providing bilingual support for nursery operations and customer consultations.
Marcos Gonzalez
Propagation Specialist
Handles propagation areas and agricultural machinery operations. Provides bilingual support for nursery visitors while maintaining production standards for bamboo stock development.
Pedro P Francisco
Production Specialist
Specializes in large specimen production and specialty propagation techniques. Has maintained consistent quality standards in specimen development since joining the team in 2004.
Questions
What bamboo varieties do you offer?
We offer nearly 300 tropical clumping bamboo varieties including rare cultivars with unique culm colors, variegation patterns, and growth forms.
Do you ship outside Florida?
We provide nationwide shipping to most U.S. states with proper USDA certifications, excluding Hawaii due to additional quarantine requirements.
Can I visit the nursery?
Our Loxahatchee, FL nursery is open Monday-Saturday 8:00-16:30 with the largest in-ground bamboo display collection in the United States.
Do you offer installation services?
Yes, we provide professional bamboo installation services including site preparation, proper spacing, and initial maintenance planning for optimal growth.
Are your bamboos non-invasive?
We specialize in clumping bamboo varieties that grow in contained formations rather than spreading invasively through runners.
Do you offer event rentals?
We provide containerized bamboo rentals with delivery, setup, and pickup services for special events and trade shows across South Florida.
