Phyllostachys glauca
Yunzhu bamboo
Description
Phyllostachys glauca, commonly called the blue bamboo, is a distinctive bamboo species known for its bluish-green culms (canes). The culms can develop a powdery, frosted appearance, giving the bamboo its name. It is a running bamboo, spreading via rhizomes. The plant is a clumping bamboo, so it's a more manageable option than some other bamboo species. It is native to China. Phyllostachys glauca is well-suited for creating privacy screens, hedges, or specimen plantings. This bamboo species is cold-hardy and can tolerate a range of soil conditions. It thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Description
Phyllostachys glauca, commonly called the blue bamboo, is a distinctive bamboo species known for its bluish-green culms (canes). The culms can develop a powdery, frosted appearance, giving the bamboo its name. It is a running bamboo, spreading via rhizomes. The plant is a clumping bamboo, so it's a more manageable option than some other bamboo species. It is native to China. Phyllostachys glauca is well-suited for creating privacy screens, hedges, or specimen plantings. This bamboo species is cold-hardy and can tolerate a range of soil conditions. It thrives in full sun to partial shade.