Fargesia dracocephala 

Common name: Hardy dragon bamboo.


 Fargesia  'Dracocephala' is a vigorous, rapid growing and cold

hardy clumping  bamboo from  China.  Dense, slightly weeping habit. 

Wind tolerant; Makes an excellent solid screen.  Prefers organic soils with good drainage. Thrives in 

sun and also tolerates shade.

Height x Diameter: Ht 8'-12'x.5"

Minimum temperature: Hardy to -10ºf

USDA zone 6-9, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc - USDA zone map

Light: Full sun to part shade

Culm: Green with orange-red

Uses: Specimen, hedge, container, screen

Spacing:
  
               Giant Running bamboo:

#1, #2,  #3 containers 4'-5' o.c.

#5 and #7 containers   5'-10', o.c.

#15 container              8'-10', o.c.

Smaller growing bamboo should be planted closer, to fill in faster.
  
Dwarf bamboo in  #1  containers can be planted as close as 12"-18".  

                Clumping Bamboo: 
     
Most clumping bamboo can be planted 5'-8' apart, o.c.

Soil:  A well drained, loamy soil is ideal for most bamboo. With non water types of bamboo, good 

drainage is essential, to avoid root rot.  Add  organic matter to amend the soil if necessary.  Bamboo 

is a heavy nitrogen feeder.  Remember that fresh bark can rob nitrogen as it decomposes. 

Distribution  China

Spread Clumping

Pricing: 


Size                    Price each   

#1                        $18.00  (Sold out for 2010)

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