Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Genus
Fargesia are compact, densely clump-forming evergreen bamboos with slender arching canes and several small branches at each node bearing copious narrow leaves
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Prefers part-shade, but will tolerate full sun. Restrict spread by using a non-perishable barrier to surround the roots or plant in large containers
Propagation
Propagate by division or take cuttings of sections of young rhizomes in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Sub-tropical
- Patio and container plants
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring. Cut out any flowering shoots promptly to discourage more from forming. Thin to show off canes better
Pests
May be susceptible to damage on new shoots from slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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