Photo copyright: Noah Bell, 2008

Photo copyright: Noah Bell, 2008
 
 

Fargesia sp. 'Jiuzhaigou' II
                  pronounced "JU-ZIE-GO"

Height: 12 to 14(?) feet
Diameter: 0.75 inch
Hardiness: -20° F
USDA zone 5 through 9, not for climates with high heat and humidity (southeastern states).

The second form of Jiuzhaigou, collected as a seedling from Jiuzhaigou Park in Sichuan China by M. Laferrere of France. It is very similar to Jiuzhaigou I, but has slightly larger canes and leaves with a more "open" clump habit (more space between each culm), but is not as brightly colored. The branches radiate from the culm at a 45° angle, as opposed to Jiuzhaigou I, which tends to radiate at 90°. See comparison at bottom of page. The branches are also longer. One of the most cold hardy bamboos available.

Comparing different 'Jiuzhaigou' forms

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Photo copyright: Noah Bell, 2008

Photo copyright: Noah Bell, 2008
Branch pattern comparison,  Jiuzhaigou I on left,  Jiuzhaigou II on right.