Bamboo - Fargesia nitida (Canada Only)

Common Name: Blue Fountain Bamboo

Exposure: Light to part shade, protect from strong afternoon sun

Height: 3.0-4.5 m (10-15') ft

Spread: 3.0-4.5 m (10-15') ft

Spacing: 1.5-2.0 m (5-6.5') ft

Water: Average to moist soil

Hardiness: Zone 5-9, root hardy to zone 4

Zone: 5

Deer Resistant: Rarely damaged by deer

Attracts Butterflies: Does not attract butterflies

Drought Tolerant: Not drought tolerant

Characteristics: Clumping evergreen bamboo with an upright to arching habit, Long, narrow, dark green leaves with purple-green to mahogany stems, Useful as a feature plant, in a large planter and as a screen or hedge.,