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Borinda angustissima

Also Known As

  • Fargesia angustissima
  • Narrow Leaf Clumping Bamboo

Plant type

perennial, bamboo

size

  • H: 12'-20'
  • W: 3'-20'

planting zones

  • 7b-9b

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Borinda angustissima plant details

Borinda angustissima is a fast-growing evergreen perennial bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Borinda angustissima

Plant type: perennial bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: clumping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Borinda angustissima

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Will survive occasional temperatures to 15oF. A choice selection with purple and purple-green new shoots, covered at first with a wonderful powdery icing. With its plenitude of arching branches and fine leaves it makes a fine specimen bamboo reaching 18' in happy garden conditions. Keep it mostly in the shade.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Borinda angustissima plant

How to Grow Borinda angustissima

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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