Fargesia nitida 'Pillar' - 125-150 CM C5

Description
The Bambus 'Pillar' (Fargesia nitida) with its dark green leaf colouring and red-brown stems is a decorative design element in the garden. The special thing about it, apart from its upright 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. 3.5 m and grows up to 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sinarundinaria nitida.

Bulletpoints
* No rhizome barrier required * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Bambus 'Pillar's are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Bambus 'Pillar' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bambus 'Pillar' is an upright and dense growing bamboo that can reach a height of 2.5 - 3.5 metres and a width of 0.7 - 1 metre. 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
Small/front garden, hedge, privacy screen

Stems
Bambus 'Pillar' is characterised by its reddish-brown stems.

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