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Plant: Campbell - Bamboo

Fargesia robusta 'Campbell'

$164.00

Size: 5 gal

Light

Full Sun

More about this plant

A hardy clumping bamboo that stays put, reaching about 10 to 15 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide with deep green culms and creamy sheaths. It grows in full sun to part shade, with afternoon shade preferred in hot climates, and moist, well drained soil. Use it as a narrow screen, hedge, focal point or in a large container.

  • Full Sun
  • Hardy in USDA zones 5-9
  • Evergreen foliage

Plant description

A hardy clumping bamboo that stays put, reaching about 10 to 15 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide with deep green culms and creamy sheaths. It grows in full sun to part shade, with afternoon shade preferred in hot climates, and moist, well drained soil. Use it as a narrow screen, hedge, focal point or in a large container.

Foliage
Deep green foliage; new shoots often emerge with a reddish cast.
Bark & stems
Deep green culms with pale creamy white sheaths that linger in spring.
Pruning
Thin out older culms at ground level as needed for airflow.

Plant details


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