Fargesia nitida
Bamboo - Blue Fountain
One of the hardiest clumping Bamboo! Dark purplish culms are covered with a bluish-white powder when young. Culms arch outwards to give a fountain like appearance. Prefers protection from the hot afternoon sun. Expect it to reach 10-12′ high once established. Natively 15′ high.
Additional information
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| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 5 |
Origin
Native to Szechwan, China.
Special Notes
Exposure: Part Sun.
Soil: Tolerant of most soils. Avoid bone-dry soils. They enjoy their old leaves being left on the ground as a natural mulch/fertilizer.
Maintenance: Remove old culms which do not leaf out by late spring.
Bamboo will only flower once in their lifetime, dying shortly after.
