Fargesia nitida 'Volcano' - 175-200 CM C15

Description
The Fountain bamboo 'Volcano' (Fargesia nitida) with its medium green leaf colouring and black-red stems is a decorative design element in the garden. What makes it special, apart from its spreading, dense and clump-forming shape, 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. 2.5 m and grows up to 2 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sinarundinaria nitida.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * No rhizome barrier required * edible * tolerates pruning

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Fountain bamboo 'Volcano' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Fountain bamboo 'Volcano' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Fountain bamboo 'Volcano' is a spreading, dense and clump-forming bamboo that can reach a height of 2 - 2.5 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Stems
Fountain bamboo 'Volcano' is characterised by its black-red stems.

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