Fargesia robusta

This picture is of a two year old planting in one of

our propagation beds. You can easily see how it 

is doubling in size from the previous years 

growth.  It already has some shoots over 6' tall.  

Fargesia robusta makes  a narrow screen, being  

taller, more upright  and more robust than some of 

the other Fargesia's, particularly nitida and 

murielae. Ours are planted in the full sun, easily 

taking over 100fº.  Dark green foliage and light

green culms. New shoots are red.  This bamboo adds great color to any garden.

Height x Diameter: 12'-20' 'x .75"

Minimum temperature: 0°f


USDA zone 5-9, find your zone here Maya Gardens Inc - USDA zone map

Light:  Sun or shade

Culm: Green

Uses:  Specimen, hedge, container, screen, windbreak.

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  Northwest China

Spread Clumping

Pricing: 


Size                    Price each   

#1                        $18.00  (Sold out for 2010)

Check our online availability to see what else we grow.  Stock status