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BAMBOO Fargesia nitida
Commonly known as Fountain bamboo
Slender canes up to around 12 feet. Good hedging plant
Plant Details
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Good to knowSyn. Arundinaria nitida. Will grow well in a large container. Good for a wild garden.
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Pests & DiseasesSlugs
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Place of originCentral China.
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EvergreenCascades of narrow, lance-shaped dark-green leaves 4-11cm (1½-4½in) long from purple branchlets on upper portions of canes.
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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HeightTo 5m (16ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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BambooSlow-growing, forming dense clump of erect dark purple-green canes.
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall Shrub
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Sizeto 5m (16ft)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Sun Requirements
Partial shadeOr light, dappled shade. Shelter from cold, dry winds.
Bamboo - Care Guide