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Ian Connor in front of a large Borinda fungosa
at Rhododendron
Species
Foundation in
Federal Way WA
Photos copyright: Ned Jaquith, Bamboo
Garden 2019
Newly planted Borinda fungosa showing showing reddish culms |
Borinda
fungosa
Height: 18 feet
Diameter: 1 inch
Hardiness: 25° F
USDA Zone recommended 8 through 9, not for climates with high heat and humidity
(southeastern states).
Borinda fungosa was introduced as seed from China in 1993 as a Fargesia. It is
larger and more vigorous than most
Fargesias. The culms turn a burgundy-red when exposed to morning sun. It has larger leaves than
most of our
Fargesias and will prosper in
milder parts of the Pacific Northwest and California if planted in partial
shade. In the winter of 2003/2004 we had an
early heavy frost here in Portland, OR that damaged new culms, but all plants have recovered
fully. It has a beautiful leaf pattern, and forms a full, lush screen
in the right environment.
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