Fargesia nitida - 60-80 CM C5

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sinarundinaria nitida.

Bulletpoints
* No rhizome barrier required * edible * tolerates pruning

Growth habit
Fountain bamboo is a spreading and densely growing bamboo that can reach a height of 2.5 - 4 m and a width of 1.5 - 2 m.

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 forms finely branched roots, depending on the soil.