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    Chimonobambusa marmorea

    Also Known As

    • Marbled Running Bamboo

    Plant type

    bamboo

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 5'-20'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

    Chimonobambusa marmorea plant details

    Chimonobambusa marmorea is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, 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 Chimonobambusa marmorea

    Plant type: bamboo
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 20 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Uses: distinctive bark, hedge, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Chimonobambusa marmorea

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Chimonobambusa marmorea is the last bamboo to produce shoots each season, usually as late as October. The new shoots have a marbled appearance (hence the common name 'Marbled Bamboo') between creamy white and vibrant purple. This is one of our favorite bamboos for growing in containers or indoors. In loose soils, Chimonobambusa marmorea can spread quite rapidly, but the rhizomes are shallow and make for easier control.
    Although the existing canes are hardy to around 0°F, the new shoots will often be damaged at around 15°F. At our nursery, where winter temperatures are consistently cold enough to damage the new shoots, a second set of shoots appears in early spring to replace those that were damaged by the cold.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    Gardening facts about Chimonobambusa marmorea plant

    How to Grow Chimonobambusa marmorea

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • erosion control
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Chimonobambusa tumidissinoda

    aka Qiongzhuea tumidissinoda, Chinese Walking Stick, Square Stem Bamboo

    Plant Type

    Bamboo

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 25'

    Width: 5'

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Chimonobambusa tumidissinoda foliage by Red Panda Nursery
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    Chimonobambusa quadrangularis

    aka Square Stem Bamboo

    Plant Type

    Bamboo

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 6'-50'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular
    Photo of Chimonobambusa quadrangularis foliage by Forestfarm
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