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. |
Photographs
Fargesia papyrifera, form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Fargesia papyrifera, leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
