Fargesia papyrifera
paper-bearing borinda
A large, vigorous, clump-forming bamboo with tall, thick, canes to 7m, powdery blue-grey when young, maturing to olive green and with large, conspicuous silvery-buff sheaths. Upright at first, the canes arch over as the broad, evergreen foliage develops
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Blue Grey Silver | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Blue Grey Silver | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Blue Grey Silver | Green | ||
| Winter | Green Blue Grey Silver | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Borinda are clump-forming evergreen bamboos that typically have longitudinal ridges on the canes or branches and soft, matt leaves
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China (Yunnan)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Protect from cold, drying winds. In a container, grow in a peat-free, loam-based compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly during the growing season. See bamboo cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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