Borinda albocerea
A tall, evergreen bamboo forming a clump of arching canes to 4m, with lance-shaped, light green leaves. Young canes have a bluish, waxy coating; older ones vary from yellow to olive green
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Blue Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter | Green Yellow | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Genus
Borinda are clump-forming evergreen bamboos that typically have longitudinal ridges on the canes or branches and soft, matt leaves
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Protect from cold, drying winds. In a container, grow in a loam-based compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season. See bamboo cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect
Pests
New shoots may be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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