Bambusa chungii 'Barbellata'

Also Known As

Barbellata Bamboo
Blue Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

H: 20'-25'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

9a-12

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Bambusa chungii 'Barbellata' plant details

Bambusa chungii 'Barbellata' is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bambusa chungii 'Barbellata'

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Uses: clumping, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bambusa chungii 'Barbellata'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If bamboo were ghosts, this would be Caspar, the friendly bamboo. White sheets for canes. Or blue. Slightly smaller than B. chungii to 20’ or 22’

By: Utility Research Garden

This clumping bamboo is commonly referred to as "Blue Bamboo". A smaller version of Bambusa chungii, Bambusa chungii 'Barbellata' culms are also covered in a heavy white powder giving them a light "blue" appearance. We find this variety to be more vigorous than Chungii and just as pretty.

By: Tejas Tropicals

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Gardening facts about Bambusa chungii 'Barbellata' plant

How to Grow Bambusa chungii 'Barbellata'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant