These bamboos have proven to be particularly hardy within the climate zones of the continental U.S. This information is based on ABS members’ experience with growing these species. The quoted minimum gives an estimate of the temperature at which some damage occurs due to cold. Most species will tolerate the minimum temperature for short periods of time and experience only leaf damage. At colder temperatures the leaves will fall, the culms may be killed, or the plant may be killed outright.
This is not a complete list of all varieties of bamboo that can tolerate low temperatures. Look in the source list for the bamboos related to these varieties as well.