Fargesia scabrida

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Full Sun - Mostly Shade

Height: 8-12’ (1.8 to 3.7 meters) in the Seattle/Puget Sound region.

Canes (Culms): .75” slender, glossy and mostly upright as the plant matures. Canes gently taper and arch outwards as leaves fill in. Known for its colorful, dark purple/red-orange new canes that gradually revert to olive green.

Leaves: Lance-shaped, relatively small 3-5” long retain a notably dark green color throughout the year. Branches are delicate and compact, creating an overall.

Culm Sheaths: Notable, orange hued papery sheathes are prominent on new canes.

Growth Pattern: Clumping bamboos by definition have a pacymorph root system as opposed to invasive rhizomes. Produces a dense, compact plant 4-6’ diameter. Appropriate precaution (root barrier, mounding etc.) should be taken near property, pipes and sensitive planting areas.


Understanding the growth habit and pairing the right variety is imperative before you plant bamboo, let us help you through the process!