Fargesia jiuzhaigou '4'
(pronounced 'Ju-Zie-Gao')

• Height: 8 - ?? feet (2.4 - ??m)
• Max. Diameter: 1/2" (1.25cm)
• Hardiness: -29°C (-20°F)
• USDA Zone: 5a
• Light: Mostly Shade

Of the jiuzhaigou family, jiuzhaigou '4' exhibits the darkest culms turning almost dark purple. Culms of this particular cultivar tend to grow in a more tighter clumping habit. More direct sun exposure makes the canes darker. Similar to the other cultivars, jiuzhaigou ‘4’ also has thin canes and small delicate leaves. A beautiful specimen for those seeking a smaller bamboo with almost black canes.

Very cold hardy here in the Pacific Northwest and well suited for the outdoor garden. A rare bamboo and fairly new cultivar, the maximium height is still unknown.

• Fargesia jiuzhaigou '4'

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  Fargesia jiuzhaigou '4' seedling.

  

• Fargesia jiuzhaigou '4'

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  Closeup of delicate narrow leaves.

  

• Fargesia jiuzhaigou '4'

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  Closeup of dark, almost black culms.

  

• Fargesia jiuzhaigou '4'

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  Culm turning almost black in colour.