Fargesia nitida |
Syn. Arundinaria nitida
Syn. Sinarundinaria nitida
Native Region: Central China, North East Himalayas
Zone Range: 03-09
Preferred Climate: Cool to Warm Temperate
Harvest Date: Sunday 01 July, 2007
Seed count: 10-12
Description:
This hardy species of evergreen bamboo tends to clump rather than run, and is well suited to the home garden. Slow-growing to form a dense clump of erect, dark purple-green culms. Height 15 feet;spread 5 feet.
Notes:
Seed is rarely available and requires a certain amount of skill to germinate.
Cultivation:
Gibberellic acid treatment may greatly enhance germination rates. Sow seed in spring or early autumn in pots or modules using standard soil-less seed compost. Place under protection at 5 degrees Celsius. Cover with perlite or vermiculite. Do not allow the compost to dry out.
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive soil in partial shade with shelter from cold drying winds.
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