Genus Fargesia (Clump bamboo)

Fargesia nitida Photo/Illustration: Chris Curless

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Common Name: Clump bamboo

Fargesia are clump-forming bamboo grown for their specimen-quality, evergreen foliage. The dense, billowy forms are 6 to 15 feet tall and are suitable for screening. The roughly 4 species in this genus hail from the damp woods of Central China and the northeastern Himalayas. Grow these plants as specimens, as hedging or screening, or in a large container.
Noteworthy characteristics: Tall, evergreen foliage.
Care: Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Prefers shade from afternoon sun.
Propagation: Divide in spring or fall. Take rhizome cuttings in spring.
Problems: Slugs.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Fargesia

Fargesia nitida
(Fountain bamboo)

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This striking clump-forming bamboo, with olive-purple stems, dark green leaves, and an upright habit, is suitable for screening. May be grown in a container if provided with adequate moisture.