Fargesia Species, Borinda, Hardy Clumping Bamboo

Fargesiayunnanensis

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Fargesia (far-GHEE-zee-uh)
Species
yunnanensis (yoo-nan-EN-sis)
Synonym
Sinarundinaria yunnanensis
Yushania yunnanensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anniston, Alabama

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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(Zone 8a) | February 2022 | neutral

This species has been more or less freezing to the ground each year. It seems to need less frost and less heat&drought, i.e. a maritime c...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | December 2015 | neutral

This species seems only to be available by seed.

It was introduced in 2004 and there isn't consistent information availabl...Read More

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