Chiang Mai Bamboo Nursery — สวนไผ่เชียงใหม่

BUY BAMBOOS ... SELECT BAMBOOS FROM OUR BAMBOO CATALOGS:

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BAMBOO PLANTS CATALOG 1

comprises all common bamboo plants currently for sale
with retail prices and availability
alphabetically sorted by botanical names
with links to photos and further reading

BAMBOO PLANTS CATALOG 2

comprises all special bamboo plants under propagation and
for current or future sale
with retail prices and availability if currently know
alphabetically sorted by botanical names
with links to photos and further reading

BAMBOO SEEDS CATALOG 1

comprises all bamboo seeds currently for sale
with retail prices
alphabetically sorted by botanical names
with links to photos and further reading

BAMBOO SEEDS CATALOG 2

comprises all bamboo seeds announced for future sale
with retail prices and availability date if known, and
bamboo seeds previously sold and no longer available
alphabetically sorted by botanical names
with links to photos and further reading

NATIONAL ORDERS ...

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We sell bamboo plants and seeds at nursery,
or send within Thailand

NATIONAL ORDERS ...

Sales and placing orders

Sales from nursery — If you'd like to come and visit the nursery, please call or email to make an appointment. — Find us by using route map (1), route map (2) and illustrated route description. — Email for more information!
Mail orders within Thailand — Shipment by parcel post, courier service, train, bus, or air cargo, or delivery by pick-up truck — Email for more information!

Product types and availability

Bamboo plant in 2-4 liter bag — Culm height usually 0.5-2.5 m.
Bamboo plant in 5-7 liter bag — Culm height usually 1.5-3.0 m.
Field grown bamboo plant division — One divided plant may have several culms of different diameters, culm height up to 6 m, culms will be reduced in length on request, divisions usually available during dry season (Nov.-May) on advance order.
Bamboo plants in large quantities, or big sizes — Prices on request, availability usually 5-10 days at nursery, or at a pre-agreed delivery destination in Chiang Mai, advance order required.
Bamboo plants in plantation quantities — Usually 50 or 100 bags 2-4 L, prices on request, availability usually 5-10 days at nursery, or at a pre-agreed delivery destination in Chiang Mai, advance order required.
Bamboo seedling division — Bamboos raised from seeds: 2-3 year old seedlings will be divided, culm height usually 0.5-0.8 m, orders up to several years in advance accepted, plantation quantities possible.
Bamboo seeds — Offered in small and large quantities.
Bamboo poles — Poles of Dendrocalamus asper, Thyrsostachys siamensis and others, preserved with borax.

Prices

Prices for plants and seeds are quoted in Thai Baht (THB = ฿).
Prices and availability are subject to change without prior notice.

Abbreviations — Equivalents

L = liter — 4 L ≈ 1 gal (gallon)
m = meter — 1 m ≈ 3.3 ft (foot)
cm = centimeter — 30 cm ≈ 1 ft — 2.5 cm ≈ 1 in (inch)
฿ = THB = Thai Baht — 100 THB ≈ 2 EUR ≈ 3 US$ (July 2009)
€ = EUR = Euro — 1 EUR ≈ 47 THB ≈ 1.4 US$ (July 2009)
lim. = limited (available in limited number)
d = day(s)
n.a. = not available, or not applicable

What about availability of bamboos?

Please inquire by email or see general information from the Catalogs.

What are the prices of bamboos?

Prices or price ranges of bamboos are quoted in the Catalogs.
For exact quotation, please, let us know required size and quantity.

What are the costs of pots, packing and wrapping bamboo plants?

Containers like bags and sacks are free-of-charge, PVC pots are charged extra (depending on size), shade cloth for wrapping is charged 22 Baht per meter.
We will charge a lump sum for packing, packing material and delivery to post or courier station, train or bus station, or airport.
Wrapping bamboos for transport is charged extra. Wrapping of tall bamboos (3 - 6 m) costs 500 Baht per plant, low bamboos (up to 3 m) 350 Baht, material is included except PVC pot.

What are the costs for shipment and delivery of bamboo plants?

Shipment by post, courier and air cargo carrier at costs; please inquire.
Delivery by pick-up truck to any destination in Thailand at costs; please inquire.

What are the costs for sending bamboo seeds?

We send seeds by EMS only.
Costs depend on weight. There is a postal charge and a handling charge. On request, we send you a table of charges for weights from 20 to 200 gram, or please see the table of charges in Google Docs, in English, or in Thai. For instance, an up to 20 g letter costs 27 Baht plus handling charge 53 Baht, total cost is 80 Baht. Total cost for a 200 g letter is 150 Baht (April 2011).

How to place an order?

We accept orders by email.
Please, place a reservation order first. This helps us to keep separate the bamboos you wish to receive, and helps to optimize propagation procedures. Reservation orders are without any obligation to you. We shall inform you when the bamboos are available or can be prepared for shipment/delivery, and you can then place your purchase order instantly.

Mode of payment?

Mail orders must be prepaid.
Accepted modes of payment are bank transfer (to a bank in Thailand or in the EU), transfer via moneybookers.com, or via paypal.com.

— Email for more information!

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OF BAMBOO PLANTS ...

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We send living bamboo plants to
Europe, America, Asia, Australia, Africa

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OF BAMBOO PLANTS ...

Can living bamboo plants be exported from Thailand?

Yes, we can export living bamboo plants, attached with phytosanitary certificate and invoice if required. We will follow your instructions.

Can living bamboo plants be imported into my country?

Every country has its own plant import regulations which can be very restrictive (e.g. USA) or very reasonable (e.g. Thailand). We have successfully exported living bamboo plants to the USA, so why not also to your country? Please read our guidelines on how to find out plant import regulations.

Are bamboo species endangered species, hence restricted by CITES?

Bamboo species belong to the subfamily Bambusoideae of the grass family, Poaceae (alternative name: Gramineae). No bamboo species has ever been classified as an endangered species by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), hence trade/import of bamboos is not restricted by CITES. Our bamboos are clearly labeled and declared, and species' names are given.

Which bamboos do you offer for international shipping?

We offer (1) rooted bamboo plant divisions, comprising of rhizome and trimmed stem/branches with or without leaves, (2) undivided seedlings and seedling divisions, both with leaves, (3) somewhat rooted leptomorph rhizomes only, (4) pre-rooted culm cuttings and branch cuttings, and (5) non-rooted cuttings.
All rooted bamboo material, (1), (2), (3), and (4), is offered for international shipping as EXP1 and EXP2 plants. These bamboos are listed in the Bamboo Plants Catalog with their retail prices in Euro (EUR = €).
Non-rooted bamboo material is (5) cuttings, and caryopsis type of seeds. Cuttings can be provided from some species of Bambusa, and from a few species of Dendrocalamus. Offered cuttings are not listed in the Bamboo Plants Catalog; please inquire if interested in receiving cuttings. Seeds are listed separately; please see the Bamboo Seeds Catalog, along with specific Ordering Information.
EXP1 bamboos are small plants with thin culm diameter, or a few years old seedlings. Before dispatch date of shipping, the culm length will be trimmed to less than parcel size (or bubble envelope maximum size), most of the soil or medium in which the plant was grown will be shaken off or washed off (and in some cases replaced by moistened coir), number of leaves or leaf size will be reduced, the plants' rhizome and roots will be wrapped in plastic foil, and the whole plant will be put in a non-tightly closed plastic bag for transport. This treatment is shown in "Preparing Bamboos for Export". EXP1 bamboos are not capable for getting issued a Phytosanitary Certificate, and we strongly recommend to order EXP1 bamboos only if import is in accordance with the regulations of the destination country.
EXP2 bamboos are strong plants, usually with a culm diameter up to 6 cm. Before dispatch date of shipping, the culm length will be trimmed to less than 53 cm or 80 cm (except thin, bending culms) to fit with the cardboard size, all the soil or medium in which the plant was grown will be completely removed, leaves will be removed or leaf size reduced, the whole plant will be treated with a fungicide (only if specifically required), the plants' rhizome and roots will be wrapped in plastic foil, and the whole plant will be put in a non-tightly closed plastic bag for transport. The whole bare-root treatment is shown from photos step-by-step in "Preparing Bamboos for Export". For EXP2 bamboos, a Phytosanitary Certificate can get issued. Maximum quantity of EXP2 plants is about 100 plants per order.

Is there a minimum order required?

Minimum amount of money per order: No minimum is required.
Minimum quantity of plants per order: Minimum quantity is 1 plant, if not otherwise is stated in the Bamboo Plants Catalog.
Shipping and especially bare-root treatment cause much stress to living bamboo plants. Although we only select bamboos suitable for international shipment, re-cultivation upon arrival may not always be successful. We therefore recommend to order not less than 2-3 plants per wanted species/variety.

Which season do you ship bamboo plants abroad?

EXP1 plants can usually be shipped from April to November.
EXP2 plants can best be shipped from April to July, late shooting bamboos can be shipped until August.
Shipping to the northern Hemisphere from November to March could enhance the risk of weakening and damaging the plants (e.g. leaves and culms by cold weather, ceasing young shoots from stress).

Which mode of shipment is possible?

For living bamboo plants, we usually offer postal shipment to the receiver's address: registered airmail small packet up to 2 kg, registered airmail parcel up to 20 kg, or EMS package up to 20 kg. EMS is the fastest mode, which is most recommended for shipment of living plants.
Air cargo service (shipment to certain airport destinations).
If the importer wishes shipment to be executed by another carrier (e.g. UPS, FedEx, DHL), then the importer has to choose the carrier and settle prepaid shipment order in his country in advance, and the Shipment Waybill sent to us.

What are the postage rates?

Postage rates depend on country of destination, weight, and type of postal service. You may check the rates in Thai Baht (THB) on the Thailand Post (ไปรษณีย์ไทย) website.

What are the handling charges?

There are no extra charges for handling, plant treatment for export, packing material etc. Our EXP1 and EXP2 prices are calculated to include all these costs.

Do bamboos need to be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate?

This depends on the plant import regulations of the destination country.
We can arrange to get a Phytosanitary Certificate (issued by the Chiang Mai Plant Quarantine Station) for bare-rooted bamboos only. We charge for this service 1,900 THB per shipment (containing one package to be shipped). The documentation of the Phytosanitary Certificate will be inside the package, or attached outside if explicitly required.

What about availability of bamboos for export?

Please see from the Bamboo Plants Catalog. If a retail price is quoted for EXP1 or EXP2 bamboos, then they are available at the date given in brackets. If no EXP1 or EXP2 price is quoted, then plants are not available for export, or not expected to be available within this season. If plants for export are available, then usually in low number.
Please inquire by email if you need further details.

What are the prices of bamboos for export?

Bamboos for export are EXP1 or EXP2 bamboos. Their retail prices are quoted in Euro (EUR = €) in the Bamboo Plants Catalog, and these export prices are not equivalent to the prices in Thai Baht (THB = ฿) for purchase at nursery.
If prices are roughly quoted in the Catalog, we will send you a quotation with exact prices.

How to place an order?

We accept orders by email.
Upon receipt of your order, we shall send you a quotation or proforma invoice by email attachment.

Mode of payment?

Purchase orders must be prepaid not later than the expiry date stated on the quotation.
Accepted modes of payment are bank transfer to a bank in Thailand or in the EU, and transfer via PayPal or Moneybookers.

Instead of shipping bamboos abroad: Is it possible to visit the Nursery, select and buy, treat, pack, and carry away the bamboos by myself?

Yes it is. You can then purchase the bamboos at the lower price in Thai Baht (THB = ฿).
We can provide you accommodation, which is located on the same property as the Bamboo Nursery.
We can provide transfer service from the Chiang Mai Airport to the Nursery at Baan Sammi.
You can select the bamboos, treat them for export (get off the soil), trim and pack them by yourself.
Or you can hire a gardener for half or whole day to do all or part of the work.
We can assist in getting a Phytosanitary Certificate if wanted.
We can arrange trips for visiting and viewing bamboo sites in Chiang Mai and its vicinity.

— Email for more information!

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OF BAMBOO SEEDS ...

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We send bamboo seeds to
Europe, America, Asia, Australia, Africa

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS OF BAMBOO SEEDS ...

Can bamboo seeds be exported from Thailand?

Yes, we export bamboo seeds throughout year. Usually, we send seeds by post.

Can bamboo seeds be imported into my country?

Every country has its own plant import regulations which can be very restrictive (e.g. USA) or very reasonable (e.g. Thailand). We have successfully exported bamboo seeds to the USA, so why not also to your country? Please read our guidelines on how to find out plant import regulations.

Are bamboo species endangered species, hence restricted by CITES?

Bamboo species belong to the subfamily Bambusoideae of the grass family, Poaceae (alternative name: Gramineae). No bamboo species has ever been classified as an endangered species by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), hence trade/import of bamboos is not restricted by CITES. Our bamboos are clearly labeled and declared, and species' names (bontanical names) are given.

Is there a minimum order required?

There is no minimum order required if you do not need a Phytosanitary Certificate for bamboo import.
Minimum amount of money per order: No minimum is required.
Minimum quantity of seeds per order: Minimum quantity is 1 pack of seeds as described in the Bamboo Seeds Catalog, if not otherwise stated.
Some bamboo species may show a low germination rate, therefore please consider to order a sufficient quantity of seeds.
A quantity larger than 50 seeds will usually be offered by weight, not by number of seeds.

What is the minimum order if a Phytosanitary Certificate is needed for bamboo import?

Minimum amount of money per order: 4,000 THB value of seeds.
Minimum quantity of seeds per order: Minimum quantity is usually 40 gram of seeds per species/variety.
These minimum terms apply to a one-time executable order: Seeds that can be sent in 1 shipment only.

Which mode of shipment is possible?

We send seeds by post as (1) Registered Airmail Letter, or (2) Registered Airmail Small Packet, or (3) Express Mail Service (EMS-Package). We will email you track record one day after dispatch of shipment.
(1) Registered Airmail Letter: If the importer does not give shipment directives, we usually send packs of seeds in normal white B6 envelopes as Registered Airmail Letter, each letter up to 20 gram weight, sealed, without green Customs Declaration slip (CN22), without invoice, and – for security reasons – at different dates (2-3 days apart). Usually, a 20 gram letter can contain packs of seeds up to about 8 gram as follows: 1 × 8 g pack, or 3 × 2 g packs, or 2 × 3 g packs, or 1 × 3 g + 1 × 2 g packs.
(2) Registered Airmail Small Packet: We send by this mode only if the importer explicitly requires so. Small Packets are not sealed but closed with staples, with a green Customs Declaration slip (CN22) attached to the outside (which states contents and value). We do not include an invoice except if the importer explicitly demands. Small Packets up to 20 gram weight will be sent in brown envelopes of 18 × 10 cm size. Usually, a Small Packet over 20 gram will be sent in a padded CD envelope, or padded B5 or B4 envelope. If wanted, a shipment can be split for security reasons into two or more Small Packets, each up to 20 or 50 gram weight, and sent 2-3 days apart.
(3) Express Mail Service (EMS-Package): Seeds can be sent in a sealed, normal white B6 envelope, or, usually for a weight of over 20 gram, in a padded envelope, or cardboard box. It goes with a customs declaration (contents, value). We do not include an invoice except if the importer explicitly demands. As compared to shipment modes (1) and (2), EMS is rather expensive and may reach its destination only a few days earlier. However, EMS is recommended for so-called "wet" seeds (e.g. Qiongzhuea seeds) which loose viability within a few weeks.
If the importer wishes bamboo seeds being shipped by another carrier (e.g. UPS, FedEx, DHL), then the importer has to choose the carrier and settle shipment order in his country in advance, and send us the way bills.

What are the postage rates?

Postage rates depend on country of destination, weight, and type of postal service. Weight is usually up to 20 g, or up to 50 g. See: Table of Charges.

What are the handling charges?

Handling charges comprise packing and packing material, and processing the package(s) to post office or other carrier. See: Table of Charges.

Do bamboo seeds need to be accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate?

This depends on the plant import regulations of the destination country. We can arrange to get a Phytosanitary Certificate at 1,900 THB per shipment, issued by the Chiang Mai Plant Quarantine Station; the document will be inside the package, or attached outside if explicitly required.

What about availability of bamboo seeds?

Please see general information from the Bamboo Seeds Catalog 1 and 2 which is kept updated. Catalog 1 contains current seed offers, Catalog 2 contains future offers and closed offers.

What are the prices of bamboo seeds?

Prices of seeds are quoted in the Bamboo Seeds Catalog.
If prices are roughly quoted in the Catalog, we will send you a quotation with exact prices.

How to place an order?

We accept orders by email.
Please, mention species name, quantity, price.
Please, mention which mode of payment you wish to execute.
Upon receipt of your order, we shall send you a quotation or proforma invoice by email attachment. The quotation is valid for a few days; the expiry date is stated on the quotation.

Mode of payment?

Purchase orders must be prepaid not later than the expiry date stated on the quotation.
We accept payment via PayPal, or Moneybookers, or Thailand bank transfer, or EU bank transfer.
If payment will be executed via bank transfer, bank charges have to be covered by the buyer. Payment via EU bank transfer must be executed in Euro (EUR = €) only; no surcharge applies. Payment via Thailand bank transfer must be executed in Thai Baht (THB = ฿) only; if tranfered from a bank outside Thailand, a surcharge of 200 ฿ applies.

— Email for more information!

CURRENT SPECIAL OFFERS OF BAMBOO PLANT SALES

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(Please, see also our advertisements in ThaiVisa.com, search for "bamboo")

Dendrocalamus latiflorus, ไผ่หม่าจู (phai ma chu),
Taiwan Giant Bamboo

A tall, very attractive and useful bamboo with large leaves,
bamboo plant with single or two stems, 1-2.5 m tall, in 2-4 liter bag,
80 Baht each – plant out now!

Thyrsostachys siamensis (new generation), phai ruak

seedling, thus will not flower and die in the next 40 years,
3 or more stems, 1-2 m tall,
50 Baht each – plant out now!

Retail prices apply to purchase at Chiang Mai Bamboo Nursery

UPDATES ...

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We keep our catalogs up-to-date at irregular times. You may get informed of any changes in our catalogs, or in any other website and blog, by using a scanning application of your Internet browser. If you use Firefox as browser, we recommend to install "Update Scanner". With this application, you can get, for example, a weekly or daily update, and changes will be displayed yellow highlighted. We do neither publish a newsletter, nor do we email updates to our customers.

CONTACT

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Khun Sam (Mr. Samran Apaipong), Chiang Mai Bamboo Nursery,
Baan Sammi, 79 M. 6, T. Pa Lan, A. Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Email: info-chiangmai-bamboo-nursery@gmx.net
Land line phone +66 (0)53-868815 (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)
Mobile +66 (0)89-6339517

How to find us ... Please see Map and Illustrated Route Description.