Borinda Boliana 'Himalayan Blue Mountain' Bamboo

Borinda Boliana 'Himalayan Blue Mountain' Bamboo

The Borinda boliana is one of the fastest and tallest growing temperate bamboos.  It is native to Sichuan, China where it can possible grow to 50′ tall, however, here in the Pacific North West it will most likely grow to 20′-25′.  With its feathery green foliage on arching blue canes, the Borinda boliana makes a nice clumping hedge or screen.  It can tolerate a fair amount of summer heat, however in hot areas it is best with some afternoon shade. It is definitely a plant worth considering.

Synonyms: Himalayacalamus intermedius, Yushania boliana.
Height x Diameter:  Ht. 25’x1.5”.
Minimum temperature:  Hardy to 10° F.
USDA zone 8-9.  
Light: Morning sun, afternoon shade in hot areas. Full sun in cooler areas.
Culm:  New canes are blue fading to green with age.
Uses:  Hedge, screen, container.
Distribution: China.
Spread: Clumping, with more of an open look than others .

The last photo is an example of a #1 (1 gallon) Borinda Boliana, however, it is not the exact plant that you will receive. Your plant will be approximately 1-2 years old,  1'-3' tall, with 1-3 culms (canes).