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BAMBOO Fargesia robusta
A very decorative and hardy bamboo with bluish-green new canes of up to 12 feet and creamy-white sheaths covered with bristly brown hairs
Plant Details
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Pests & DiseasesSlugs on young shoots
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Place of originChina
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EvergreenGlossy leaves to 15cm (6in) long, blue-green beneath
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height4m (13ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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BambooDense, clump-forming bamboo producing deep blue-green canes when young turning paler with age. Has creamy white sheaths with brown bristles canes
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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 Size4m (13ft)
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
Full sunPartial shade
Bamboo - Care Guide