Emperor White (Bambusa chungii)
$58.00
A beautiful, upright species. White powdered culms (poles) have a bluish hue and mature to green in full sunlight. Culms are exposed and leafless for some meters then capped with vibrant green leaves. Suitable as a garden feature or 2-story screen. Thin walled culms with long are useful for handicrafts.
Native to China. Other common names: White Powdery Bamboo
| FULL NAME: | EMPEROR WHITE Bambusa chungii |
| HEIGHT WHEN MATURE: | 8-10m (will grow on the shorter side in cooler climates) |
| POLE DIAMETER MATURE: | 6cm |
| SHAPE: | Upright / slight "V" shape |
| LEAF FORMATION: | Culms are visible 3/4 of plant then bushy at top |
| SUGGESTED PLANTING DISTANCE: | 1.5m between plants |
| LANDSCAPE OPTIONS: | Screen, windbreak, feature plant |
| KNOWN FOR: | Stunning white poles and green foliage, fastest growing clumping bamboo |
| OK FOR POTS? | Prefers to be in the ground |
| BEST CLIMATE: | Full sun to part shade |
| TEMPERATURE RANGE: | to -4°C |
| WATERING: | Every other day for first month until established. |
| OPTIMIM FEEDING: | Twice a year (Spring & Autumn) - suggested Osmocote slow release 6mth |
| BEST SOIL: | Free draining soils with good organics turned over. Can mulch with a leaf litter (not tea tree). If soil is sand mix in organic matter. If clay mounding is recommended. |
| SHIPMENT OPTIONS: | 200mm pots - can fit up to 6 in a special plant box. 300mm & 45L bags need to be trucked in, see our freight information page for approx pricing and delivery schedules. |
