A tall non-running bamboo recently introduced from Po Tsangpo in SE. Tibet. It was growing at 11,000 ft. above sea level and has so far proved to be hardy in the UK . A very impressive specimen plant with an upright habit. Also useful for screening. Probably the tallest of the various forms of Borinda. Culms have  a bluish waxy bloom when young. Average height at ten years is likely to be about  25ft (8m) with a spread of 7ft.(2.5m). At Ness Botanical Gardens it has grown to a height of over 7.5m with a culm diameter of about 4cm. Limited availability.        Return to Bamboo Stock List
		Borinda KR 5600
e-mail:     sales@uk-bamboos.co.uk   Whitelea Nursery, Tansley, Matlock, Derbyshire. Telephone:    01629 55010		page updated 16/4/2021