Borinda scabrida misapplied
Fargesia scabrida misapplied
A tough, evergreen bamboo forming dense clumps of deep blue-green canes to 4m tall, becoming paler as they mature, with creamy-white sheaths. Leaves are green and blue-green beneath and 15cm long
2.5-4 metres
1-1.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
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Best grown in fertile, moisture retentive soil, in partial shade. Suited to container cultivation. See bamboo cultivation Some bamboos can become invasive – for more information, read our advice on bamboo control
Divide established clumps or take cuttings of sections of young rhizomes in spring
No pruning required but if necessary remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect. Cut out any flowering shoots promptly to discourage more from forming - see bamboo cultivation
May be susceptible to slugs which can attack young shoots
Generally disease-free