Bambusa chungii

tropical blue bamboo

Many consider this the most beautiful bamboo. 1.5 in thick frosted blue canes. Open clumper has naturally high branching that displays canes flawlessly. Excellent for screens. Choice rarity.

	height	20–35ft
	width	5–15ft
	tolerates	Deer , Narrow Planting
	water needs	Moderate – High
	water info	Soak thoroughly in dry periods and through the dry season, more frequently in warm weather.
	hardy to	21F
	exposure	Part Sun – Full Sun
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	drainage	In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
	fertilizing	All Purpose
	origin	S China, Vietnam
	california native	No
	sunset zones	9, 14–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Clumping type bamboo: non-invasive. For strongest growth and rich green color, feed every two months from March to September. In rich clay soils feed less. New shoots (culms) develop in the warm season, may pause through winter, then continue to branch and leaf out the following spring. Any damage from unusual winter cold will be covered up by the following fall.

Special Interest

Attractive, smooth powdery blue-green culms exposed on newer shoots are paired with delicate, lush, rich green foliage.