Fargesia scabrida 'Asian Wonder' - 30-40 CM P9

Description
With its dark green leaf colouring and green-red stems, Bamboo 'Asian Wonder' (Fargesia scabrida) is a decorative design element in the garden. The special thing about it, apart from its upright and compact form, is that it does not need a rhizome barrier! It prefers sunny to semi-shady, sheltered locations with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 4 m and grows up to 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* No rhizome barrier required * tolerates pruning

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Bamboo 'Asian Wonder's are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Bamboo 'Asian Wonder' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bamboo 'Asian Wonder' is an upright and compact growing shrub that can reach a height of 3 - 4 m and a width of 0.4 - 1 m. It usually grows 10 - 50 cm 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 a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected 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).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Use
Privacy screen, small/front garden

Stems
Bamboo 'Asian Wonder' is characterised by its green-red stems.

Root
Fargesia scabrida 'Asian Wonder' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.