Bambusa Chungii – Emperor’s Blue Bamboo
Interestingly known both as Emperor’s Blue Bamboo and ‘white bamboo’ it is really green, however the culms are coated with a white powder or ‘bloom’ which give the canes a distinctive blue look.
The species will reach a height of around 10m and is grown widely in tropical and sub tropical regions of Asia.
Bambusa Chungii or Emperor’s Blue Bamboo will form a good clump over time of around 4m. The culms are largish to around 5cm in diameter (2 inches)
Bambusa Chungii ‘Barbellata’
This is a much smaller growing variety than the species reaching around 7m height with slightly narrower culms, it is also seen as being a more cold hardy plant than the species.
It seems to form a tighter clump than the species making it more suited to smaller gardens
Care
Bambusa Chungii grows best in a sunny position and copes well with heat, frosts can be an issue especially with new growth.
Emperor’s Blue Bamboo ( Bambusa Chungii ) is available from the following suppliers
50 Meadowbrook Way Riddells Creek
Specialising in non-invasive & running bamboo
With over 50 varieties of bamboo planted on our property your sure to pick the right bamboo to suit your needs
www.bamboo-plants.com.au
1360 Bolong Road Coolangatta NSW 2535
A range of Balinese style water features for Sydney the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions. Clumping bamboo privacy screens.
www.bamboosouthcoast.com.au
