Fargesia 'Black Dragon' - 100-125 CM C10

Description
With its dark green leaf colouring, the Umbrella bamboo (Fargesia murielae) is a decorative design element in the garden. The special thing about it, apart from its upright form, is that it does not need a rhizome barrier! It prefers sunny to semi-shady locations with well-drained and slightly acidic soil. Under favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and grows up to 2.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fargesia murieliae, Sinarundinaria jaunsarensis, Arundinaria murielae, Sinarundinaria murielae.

Bulletpoints
* No rhizome barrier required * easy to care for

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Umbrella bamboos are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Umbrella bamboo has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Umbrella bamboo is an upright growing bamboo that can reach a height of 2 - 2.5 metres and a width of 2 - 2.5 metres. It usually grows 10 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Mulching: In the period from April to May.

Use
Privacy screen, small/front garden

Root
Fargesia murielae is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.