The new culms of Arundinaria funghomii bamboo are covered with a gray bloom for most of the first year. The handsome culms will only get about 4 feet tall in cold climates. There are numerous branches at each node; culm sheaths are persistent. It shoots in spring. According to Ohrnberger this variety should probably be classified as a Pleioblastus as the only true Arundinaria is the gigantea of the southeastern United States. However, to keep naming consistent several East Asian bamboos have been assigned to Arundinaria. The first two winters after planting we had 100% top kill on this grove.
| Performance Arundinaria funghomii (Zone 7) |
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| Pronunciation Arundinaria funghomii |
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Botanical Latin is essentially a written language ....
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| Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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| Arundinaria | ar-run-din-NAY-ree-uh | From the Latin noun "arundo" (cane) and the suffix "-aria" signifies belonging to. | |
| funghomii | fung-HOM-e-eye | ||
| Uses Arundinaria funghomii |
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| Edible shoots | Unknown | Hedge | Good |
| House | Too large | Wood quality | Good |
| Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
| Screen | Excellent | Ornamental | Good |
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