Fargesia scabrida
Spacing and planting considerations:
A single pot of scabrida can eventually provide 6’+ of lateral privacy at the base. Canes have an outward arch providing additional canopy span.
To create a continuous hedge, space new plantings 3’ - 5’.
Can be shaped and hedged with a conventional hedge trimmer.
Fargesia scabrida is an exceptional choice for a tall, upright clumping bamboo that provides both unique colors and dense privacy. New canes blush tones of dark purple/red and adorned with orange hued branch sheathes. A rigorous grower in all sun conditions that can be planted to create a perimeter hedge, or alone as a feature plant.
Height:
10-12’ in most landscape scenarios, but can get taller if given enough space.
Light requirements:
Thrives in full Puget area sun but prefers to
Growth Habit:
New shoots appear in early spring and late summer, elongate to full height and develop branches and leaves.
A pot of scabrida planted in the ground can expand a foot or so in annual circumference. 6 feet of diameter is a recommended minimum for uncrowded, healthy growth.
Mowing and/or line trimming is an effective means to curtail spread. Planting in a one foot mound of soil can further help maintain the shape of the grove. Root barrier is still a strong consideration for protecting property lines.
New canes exhibit a papery sheath that protects the forming branches that blush orange in sunlight.