Fargesia papyrifera

Common Name:

Plant Type:
Bamboo
Family:
Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Geographic Origin:
China and Taiwan
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
15 feet or more high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Seldom produced

Flower Color:
Not applicable
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less

Fargesia papyrifera forms open clumps to 20 feet or more with shiny blue culms and dark green leaves. It is easily grown in sun or shade near the coast but would appreciate some shading and sheltering from hot, dry winds inland. Most soils, moderate to regular watering, hardy to 15 degrees F. or less.