Fountain Bamboo

Fargesia Nitida

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Overview

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia nitida) is a clump-forming, non-invasive evergreen, perfect for partial to full shade areas. Lush, fountain-like foliage reaches 12-18 feet high, with canes 0.5-1 inch in diameter. Hardy in zones 5-9, it offers year-round interest and privacy screening, thriving in well-drained soil. Low maintenance and cold-resistant, it is an ideal choice for adding texture and a serene ambience to cool climate gardens.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 9–10Climate Temperate

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia nitida) is a clump-forming

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — perfect for partial to full shade areas

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — Lush, fountain-like foliage reaches 12-18 feet high, with canes 0.5-1 inch in diameter

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — Hardy in zones 5-9, it offers year-round interest and privacy screening, thriving in well-drained soil

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — Low maintenance and cold-resistant

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — commonly called Fountain Bamboo

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — it is an ideal choice for adding texture and a serene ambience to cool climate gardens

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Poaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia nitida) is a clump-forming

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — perfect for partial to full shade areas

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — Lush, fountain-like foliage reaches 12-18 feet high, with canes 0.5-1 inch in diameter

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — Hardy in zones 5-9, it offers year-round interest and privacy screening, thriving in well-drained soil

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — Low maintenance and cold-resistant

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — commonly called Fountain Bamboo

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — it is an ideal choice for adding texture and a serene ambience to cool climate gardens

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — This ornamental grass reaches a mature height of approximately 10 to 15 feet

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — non-invasive bamboo species ideal for adding elegance and tranquility to any landscape

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — The leaves are generally about 2 to 5 inches long and up to 0.5 inches wide

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — providing a fine-textured appearance

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — lance-shaped leaves which create a lush

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — offer a striking contrast with their deep purple to blue hues

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — which can be about 0.5 to 1.5 inches in diameter

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — this plant thrives in both full sun and partial shade

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — becoming more pronounced with age and exposure to full sunlight

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — Fargesia nitida can withstand temperatures down to roughly -20°F

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — making it versatile for various garden settings.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — It prefers well-drained, moist soil but is tolerant of a range of soil types

Fountain Bamboo (Fargesia Nitida) — Remember to space the plants about 4 to 5 feet apart to give them ample room to flourish

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