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BAMBOO Fargesia nitida
Commonly known as Fountain bamboo
Slender canes up to around 12 feet. Good hedging plant
£35.00 each
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Good to know
Syn. Arundinaria nitida. Will grow well in a large container. Good for a wild garden. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Central China. -
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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Height
To 5m (16ft) -
Spread
1.5m (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 winter
Hardy 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) -
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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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Partial shade
Or light, dappled shade. Shelter from cold, dry winds. -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Sizeto 5m (16ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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