Scabrida Bamboo
Fargesia scabrida
SKU
40258
Red-orange culm sheaths are eye-catching against the dark green new canes. Clump forming and non-invasive, it is a very graceful and decorative bamboo. Long and narrow emerald green leaves flutter with a breeze. This species has exhibited hardiness down to USDA zone 5, when planted in a sheltered location.
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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | Far-GHEE-zee-uh SKAY-brid-a |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Clumps reach 12-15 ft. tall and 8 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Mass Planting, Poolside, Privacy Screen, Specimen |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clumping Bamboo |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Best in moisture-retentive soil. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6 - 9
Your climate may be too cold for this plant