Fargesia mur. 'Winter Black' - 80-100 CM C15

Description
The Umbrella bamboo 'Winter Black' (Fargesia murielae) with its medium green leaf colouring and black stems 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. 3 m and grows up to 1 m wide.

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

Bulletpoints
* No rhizome barrier required * easy to care for

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Umbrella bamboo 'Winter Black' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Umbrella bamboo 'Winter Black' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Umbrella bamboo 'Winter Black' is an upright and clump-forming bamboo that can reach a height of 2 - 3 m and a width of 0.7 - 1 m.

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, solitary

Stems
Umbrella bamboo 'Winter Black' is characterised by its black stems.

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