Fargesia mur. 'Simba' - 80-100 CM C7.5

Description
With its light green leaf colouring and yellow stems, Umbrella bamboo 'Simba' (Fargesia murielae) is a decorative design element in the garden. What makes it special, apart from its upright and clump-forming shape, is that it does not need a rhizome barrier! It prefers sunny to semi-shady locations with well-drained and slightly acidic soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 2.5 m and grows up to 1.2 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fargesia murieliae 'Simba'.

Bulletpoints
* No rhizome barrier required * easy to care for

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Umbrella bamboo 'Simba's are light green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Umbrella bamboo 'Simba' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Umbrella bamboo 'Simba' is an upright and clump-forming bamboo that can reach a height of 1.5 - 2.5 m and a width of 0.6 - 1.2 m. Slow growing. Usually grows 5 - 20 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

Stems
Umbrella bamboo 'Simba' is characterised by its yellow stems.

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