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Fargesia communis 'Cangshan 5'

Hardy to +-
 -10°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: rich, well drained soil
ph: 6

new introduction from the Cangshan mountains, a tall and elegant bamboo. Has been planted in 2006, and still under observation. Frost tolerance at least -10.




 


6m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
21.50
3L
32.00
5L
40.00
7L
50.00
12L
60.00
15L
70.00
20L
80.00
25L
95.00
35L
110.00
45L
125.00


Fargesia crassinoda 'Kew Beauty'

Hardy to +-
 -10°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: rich, well drained soil
ph: 5

Very fine leaved, decorative and compact bamboo. Keep out of wind and sun! Place it between other dense evergreens or protect it during the winter with a reed mat. The young culms have a beautiful blue bloom. May freeze to the ground in a harsh winter but will recover.

Fargesia crassinoda Kew Beauty
 


4m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
16.00
3L
21.50
5L
26.50
7L
32.00
12L
45.00
15L
55.00
20L
65.00
25L
75.00
35L
85.00
45L
95.00


Fargesia denudata

Hardy to +-
 -20°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen, hedge
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: well drained soil
ph: 6

Decorative bamboo, similar to F. murieliae but with thinner, smaller leaves and the shoots appear later. A new generation, brought from China in 1986, it grows slowly to 3-5 m high.




 


3m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
16.00
3L
21.50
5L
26.50
7L
32.00
12L
45.00
15L
55.00
20L
65.00
25L
75.00
35L
85.00
45L
95.00


Fargesia dracocephala

Hardy to +-
 -15°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen, hedge
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: rich, well drained soil
ph: 6

This bamboo is similar to F. murielae. Many clones abound as seed was distributed 10 years ago. Is not dependably hardy and not the prettiest bamboo, either.




 


4m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
16.00
3L
21.50
5L
26.50
7L
32.00
12L
45.00
15L
55.00
20L
65.00
25L
75.00
35L
85.00
45L
95.00


Fargesia fractiflexa

Hardy to +-
 -15°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: rich, well drained soil
ph: 6

Nice new introduction, however old culms lay down on the ground. Under observation. Died in 2009 and no longer available.




 


3m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
21.50
3L
32.00
5L
40.00
7L
50.00
12L
60.00
15L
70.00
20L
80.00
25L
95.00
35L
110.00
45L
125.00


Fargesia murielae

Hardy to +-
 -20°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen, hedge
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: rich, well drained soil
ph: 6

After flowering at the end of last century many bad forms abound. Not available, due to induced flowering caused by micropropation.




 


5m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
13.50
3L
18.50
5L
24.00
7L
27.50
12L
40.00
15L
50.00
20L
55.00
25L
60.00
35L
75.00
45L
90.00


Fargesia murieliae x nitida 'Viking'

Hardy to +-
 -20°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen or as a hedge
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: all soil types
ph: 6

Very vigorous growth, selected by hans verweij in 2005. Upright, strong plant, probably eventually 3-4 meters tall. Better than it's parents!




 


3.5m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
21.50
3L
32.00
5L
40.00
7L
50.00
12L
60.00
15L
70.00
20L
80.00
25L
95.00
35L
110.00
45L
125.00


Fargesia nitida

Hardy to +-
 -20°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen, hedge
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: rich, well drained soil
ph: 6

Well known bamboo which is about to flower. No longer available. In 2005 some new generation selection available. (not through micropropagation, which may induce flowering!!)




 


4m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
6.50
3L
10.50
5L
16.00
7L
22.50
12L
35.00
15L
42.50
20L
47.50
25L
55.00
35L
70.00
45L
90.00


Fargesia nitida 'Black Pearl'

Hardy to +-
 -20°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen or hedge
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: all soil types
ph: 6

A new nitida cross with shiny black culms. It is a good alternative for Phyllostachys nigra when a clumping bamboo is required. Very limited supply for the first time in august 2010. Estimated height around 2.5 - 3 meters.




 


3m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
21.50
3L
32.00
5L
40.00
7L
50.00
12L
60.00
15L
70.00
20L
80.00
25L
95.00
35L
110.00
45L
125.00


Fargesia nitida 'Gansu'

Hardy to +-
 -20°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen, hedge
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: rich, well drained soil
ph: 6

Likes shadow. A compact, thickly-leaved grower. Started flowering by the end of 2003, therefore no longer available. New generation seedlings available.




 


3m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
8.00
3L
13.50
5L
18.50
7L
24.00
12L
37.50
15L
45.00
20L
50.00
25L
55.00
35L
75.00
45L
90.00


Fargesia nitida 'Jiuzhaigou'

Hardy to +-
 -20°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen, hedge
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: well drained, sandy soil
ph: 6

This bamboo was introduced to Europe as seedlings, some forms have red culms especially on sandy soil. At least 12 numbered clones exist. Nr. 1 grows very compact and is extremely suited to small gardens. Stands a sunny spot well, with better colouration of the culms. 'Genf' is a very good selection also.




 


4m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
16.00
3L
21.50
5L
26.50
7L
32.00
12L
45.00
15L
55.00
20L
65.00
25L
75.00
35L
85.00
45L
95.00


Fargesia nitida 'Pillar'

Hardy to +-
 -20°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen or hedge
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: all soil types
ph: 6

A new nitida cross, quick and upright growth for sun and shade. Height eventually estimated at 3.5 till 4 meter.




 


4m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
21.50
3L
32.00
5L
40.00
7L
50.00
12L
60.00
15L
70.00
20L
80.00
25L
95.00
35L
110.00
45L
125.00


Fargesia robusta

Hardy to +-
 -20°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen, hedge
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: rich, well drained soil
ph: 6

A bamboo with paper-like white sheathblades and shining, olive-green leaves and culms. The shoots which appear early have to be protected agains late frosts. Various selctions exist: "Campbell" (original introduction)and "Robusta" (with big leaves) are the best ones. One of the best and most beautiful Fargesias.




 


5m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
16.00
3L
21.50
5L
26.50
7L
32.00
12L
45.00
15L
55.00
20L
65.00
25L
75.00
35L
85.00
45L
95.00


Fargesia robusta 'Robusta'

Hardy to +-
 -15°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: rich, well drained soil
ph: 6

Similar to robusta but has a larger leaf and grows taller. The only large leaved, non-spreading bamboo for temperate climates! Wonderful solitary plant for larger gardens, needs plenty of space.

Fargesia robusta Robusta
 


5m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
21.50
3L
32.00
5L
40.00
7L
50.00
12L
60.00
15L
70.00
20L
80.00
25L
95.00
35L
110.00
45L
125.00


Fargesia rufa

Hardy to +-
 -20°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen, low hedge
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: rich, well drained soil
ph: 6

A good low Fargesia , which is becoming well known due to intensive propogation by tissue culture, which may induce unnatural flowering. A spectacle of colour in the spring as the red sheaths become visible. Our plants are guaranteed not from tissueculture.




 


1.5m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
13.50
3L
18.50
5L
24.00
7L
27.50
12L
40.00
15L
50.00
20L
55.00
25L
60.00
35L
75.00
45L
90.00


Fargesia scabrida

Hardy to +-
 -20°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: rich, well drained soil
ph: 6

Magnificent, open growing Fargesia with blue-purple bloomed culms; this bamboo has the appearance of a Yushania. Our plants are free from tissueculture; they are old fashioned divisions. Fargesia "Asian Wonder" is F. scabrida from micropropagation.




 


5m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
21.50
3L
32.00
5L
40.00
7L
50.00
12L
60.00
15L
70.00
20L
80.00
25L
95.00
35L
110.00
45L
125.00


Fargesia sp. Pasum Tso 'KR 6438 '

Hardy to +-
 -15°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: well drained, sandy soil
ph: 6

In observation. Available by preorder only

Fargesia sp. Pasum Tso KR 6438
 


4m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
21.50
3L
32.00
5L
40.00
7L
50.00
12L
60.00
15L
70.00
20L
80.00
25L
95.00
35L
110.00
45L
125.00


Fargesia utilis

Hardy to +-
 -15°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen, collector
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: rich, well drained soil
ph: 6

Remarkable bamboo with quite thick, curved culms. Needs a lot of room!




 


5m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
16.00
3L
21.50
5L
26.50
7L
32.00
12L
45.00
15L
55.00
20L
65.00
25L
75.00
35L
85.00
45L
95.00


Fargesia yulongshanensis

Hardy to +-
 -15°C
Stays green: *****
Spreads: *****
Prefers:
Application: specimen, collector
Edible/Aromatic: No
Soil type: rich, well drained soil
ph: 6

Remarkable bamboo with robust culms. This seems to be the biggest clumping bamboo at this moment and it will need some room! Limited availability




 


6m
high

Pot size
Prices €
2L
21.50
3L
32.00
5L
40.00
7L
50.00
12L
60.00
15L
70.00
20L
80.00
25L
95.00
35L
110.00
45L
125.00