BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Fargesia nitida 'Great Wall' is new generation clone not expected to flower for many years and has elegant, purplish-black canes, arching at the tips and reasonably short, narrow, bright green leaves. An ornamental and densely shooting cultivar, this makes an effective screen, a spectacular standalone plant and a fine specimen for growing in a large container.

Features

• Common name: Blue Fountain Bamboo.
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Tall, clump forming bamboo.
  • Height: 3 m (10 ft)
  • Spread: 2 m (6 ft)+
• Notes: A beautiful bamboo species native Central China, where it is often used for weaving baskets and fencing.
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