Our Story
Seth is proud to carry on the torch of Tradewinds Bamboo Nursery, purchased from founders Gib and Diane Cooper in 2025 after over a decade of working with them via the bamboo collection at the San Diego Zoo and through shared family and friends living on the southern Oregon coast. As a native to the Oregon coast, Seth is excited to return to this beautiful coastline and continue the legacy of Tradewinds Bamboo Nursery. All our plants are grown in the Banana Belt (USDA Hardiness Zone 10a) of the southern Oregon coast where frosts are nearly unheard of and 80” of rain keeps it green!
State of Oregon Business License Number 324641-82
Oregon Department of Agriculture Nursery License Number 1097507NG
We are a proud bamboo family!
Now nestled on the Southern Oregon Coast, Seth is excited to deepen his connection to bamboo in a region uniquely suited to its cultivation. Sharing a latitude with many bamboo-rich countries in Asia, this area offers a mild, coastal climate that mirrors the natural environments where bamboo flourishes — from the mountains of China and Japan to tropical zones in Southeast Asia. It’s an ideal place to grow a diverse range of species, and the nursery continues to showcase selections not only from Asia, but also from Mexico, Nicaragua, and parts of Africa.
This move represents more than a change of scenery — it’s a dream realized. Surrounded by wild beauty and supported by a welcoming coastal community, Seth is thrilled to grow, experiment, and share the passion for bamboo with others. He looks forward to helping customers across the country discover the elegance, resilience, and remarkable diversity of this extraordinary plant.
Explore Tradewinds Nursery Bamboo
Visit our catalog to explore our full selection of Dwarf, Shrub, Tall Shrub, Timber, and Mountain bamboos.