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Blue Timber Bamboo – A most beautiful clumper

by | Jul 22, 2010 | blue bamboo, clumping bamboo, landscape, new shoots

BLUE TIMBER BAMBOO 
Bambusa Chungii
Can grow 30-35 feet with 2″ diameter canes. Very Hardy
A powdery coating on both new and mature canes gives Bambusa chungii the alternative name of White Bamboo
Although we call this Blue Timber Bamboo, it is also known as White Bamboo. The name comes from the whitish-blue powder that covers the new canes as they develop. With an upright growth pattern and thin-walled culms, this stunning bamboo contrasts beautifully with the dark green canes of Seabreeze, Oldhamii or the attention-getting bright yellow canes of Sunburst, Asian Lemon or Hawaiian Gold. 
The white powder covering the culms comes off when touched
Use it as a centerpiece plant or create an attractive hedge that will mature quickly into an eye-catching focal point. 
This 4-year-old stand of Blue Timber started out with just one single cane when it was first planted in 2006.  Over the years new shoots appeared on the perimeter but, unlike many other clumping bamboos, Blue Timber shoots come up a bit away from older canes giving the clump a more open, grove-like appearance.
Blue Timber canes are gorgeous! Whenever visitors to our nursery walk through the “tunnel” of Blue Timber bamboo, they are always awed by the plants’ exquisite appearance.
Two Blue Timber bamboos form a tunnel.  The bamboos were both planted 10′ apart in 2006, each from one single cane.  Today they form a beautiful shady tropical oasis.
A close up look at the tip of a new Blue shoot
A long view shows of the shape of a four-year-old clump of Blue Timber. 
Also available is a shorter clone perfect for smaller gardens called BABY BLUE (Bambusa chungii barbellata) which grows 20 to 25 feet tall with slightly narrower canes and the same striking colors. 

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A Message from Sherry

Sherry Boas

We love to talk about bamboo!

Finding the right bamboo for your landscape or building project can be confusing. If you have questions, we'll do our best to answer them. We can be reached by calling 352-429-2425 phone or by email to: Jennifer@Beautiful Bamboo.com

MEET JENNIFER BAEHNE

Jennifer Baehne

Ralph and I feel very fortunate to have Jennifer helping us at Beautiful Bamboo. She's the person you'll meet when you visit, call or email the nursery. Let Jennifer show you around and answer your questions about which bamboo would best meet your landscaping or bamboo project needs.

Like us on Facebook where you'll find more information and photos about bamboo!

Are you enjoying this site?

If you enjoy reading the Beautiful Bamboo Blog, you'll love the stories in Sherry's two books, Rowing Through The Mist: The Everyday Pleasures of Simply Living and my newest release, Simply Wild: Untamed Wonders Large and Small

Click on image to read excerpts from Sherry's first book

Sherry’s Second Book