Bashania fargesii
An extremely vigorous, tall and upright evergreen giant bamboo, to a height of around 8m, with thick, green stems and narrow green leaves. Best kept in a pot or container as a specimen plant, but not recommended as a hedge as the runners can spread across wide areas and it has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Green | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright, Suckering
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C China
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in a container in a peat-free, loam-based compost in sun or dappled shade. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well outside of a container. See bamboo cultivation or bamboo control for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division or take cuttings of sections of young rhizomes in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect. Cut out any flowering shoots promptly to discourage more from forming. Flowering may also result in the plant becoming exhausted and dying off
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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