Borinda fungosa “Chocolate Bamboo” – BRF

Description

Ornamental weeping bamboo that can be used as a screen or centerpiece. Likes a half-day of morning sun to half-day afternoon sun, and culms will turn chocolate-red and shiny with more sun. Has light green leaves, ½” x 3-5″, which grow in small clusters at each node.  This clumper grows to 14′ and is hardy to 10 degrees.

• Origin: Mountains of China, 6,000-9,000 ft. elevations
• Minimum Temperature: 10 F.
• Size in climate of origin: 14’ tall, 1.0” diam
• Sun/Shade: Half-day of morning sun up to a half-day of afternoon sun (3-4)
• Recommended Uses: Screen or specimen
• Recent Synonyms: Fargesia fungosa

Care

• Ideal growing conditions: Cooler temperatures with half a day of direct sun, humidity, and plentiful water with good drainage.

Size

• Size Locally in open ground: 14’ tall, 1.0” in diam