Fargesia nitida 'Gansu' - 175-200 CM C15

Description
With its dark green leaf colouring, the Fountain bamboo (Fargesia nitida) is a decorative design element in the garden. The special thing about it, apart from its spreading and dense form, is that it does not need a rhizome barrier! It prefers semi-shady to shady locations with well-drained, humus-rich, loose and nutrient-rich soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 4 m and grows up to 2 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sinarundinaria nitida.

Bulletpoints
* No rhizome barrier required * edible * tolerates pruning

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

Frost hardiness
The Fountain bamboo has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Fountain bamboo is a sprawling and dense growing bamboo that can reach a height of 2.5 - 4 m and a width of 1.5 - 2 m. It usually grows 0.5 - 1 m per year. It usually grows 0.5 - 1 m per year.

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

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to 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).

Use
Privacy screen, small/front garden, pond edge, hedge

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