bamboo

Himalayan Weeping Bamboo - Drepanostachyum khasianum

Bamboo - khasia

One of the blue bamboos for cooler locations. A very graceful and smaller ornamental for gardens from the tea growing regions of India. The new shoots are burgundy and the new canes aree covered with a white powder that makes them appear blue. The leaves are dark green and sinuous.

The slender canes (12-18 feet tall) have an exquisite white ring below, and maroon coloration above, each node.

Prefers higher cooler elevations or at the very least, filtered shade. Fabulous container plant. Not coastal. If you are looking for a similar coastal plant, please see Mayan Silver.