Fargesia papyrifera (paper-bearing borinda, blue dragon bamboo)
Botanical Information
Family | Poaceae |
Genus | Fargesia |
Species | papyrifera |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Origin | Native to the Yunnan region of China. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-10) |
Temperature (°F) | 5 - 14 |
Height | 4 - 8 m |
Spread | 2.5 - 4 m |
Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Clump-forming bamboo with blue-grey canes maturing to green with silvery sheaths. |
Shape | Clump-forming, bushy. |
Landscape | Hedging, screens, container plant. |
Propagation | Propagate by division in spring. |
Cultivation | This plant requires moist but well-draining soil in either full or partial sunlight. |
Pests | Slugs can damage the young shoots. |
Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |