Fargesia nitida 'Volcano' - C3.5

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sinarundinaria nitida.

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

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Fountain bamboo 'Volcano' is a spreading, dense bamboo that grows in clumps and can reach a height of 2 - 2.5 metres and a width of 1.5 - 2 metres.

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