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| Category: Bamboo |
| Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Synonyms: [Fargesia fungosa] |
| Height: 12-14 feet |
| Width: Clumping |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 10-15° F |
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Borinda fungosa (Chocolate Bamboo) - A medium small sized clumping bamboo that has 12 to 15 feet tall narrow dark reddish brown culms that rise vertically, then bend over gracefully under the weight of the foliage, which emerges from clusters of branchlets at the upper culm joints. Culm sheaths are pale pinkish in color and add to the beauty of this plant. Plant in full to part sun along coast and protect with shade inland. Water regularly. Hardy to 15 F. A relatively recent introduction from northeastern Yunnan, China where it grows from 6,000 to 9,000 feet and the culms are used for weaving. Our original stock was from Suncrest Nurseries who selected this dark chocolate clone from plants raised from seeds provided by the late Dr. Xue Ji-ru of the Southwestern Forestry College.
The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.
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