Green Panda Clumping Bamboo

This is a clumping bamboo and will not spread as rapidly as running bamboos.

Green panda clumping bamboo.

Fargesia rufa green panda is very vigorous forming new shoots in spring and quickly developing into a large clump. New shoots appear early in spring and quickly develop into a large clump approximately 8 feet in diameter at maturity. Great bamboo rustling sound and it was still pushing out culms in october. Noah bell bamboo garden 2019 10 gallon green panda click on photo for larger image our 10 gallon f.

Overview of clumping bamboo clumping bamboo are defined as having a non invasive rhizome structure known as pachymorph rhizome which differs from the better known and sometimes feared running bamboo leptomorph rhizome. It grows quickly to form a large clump 15 to 18 feet tall. Attractive rusty reddish sheaths and a non invasive root system. They are about 4 5 feet tall with a 30 canes.

Now in november it s yellowing but we ve had lots of rain. It will push through a foundation wall or damage a driveway if planted next to it. Vase shaped clumping deer resistant and semi evergreen. Rufa are very full.

Noah bell bamboo garden 2019 close up showing rusty red culm sheaths. It needs some space in front to accomodate its fountain shape. Green panda clump bamboo is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with an indistinguished habit of growth. It matures at 6 to 8 feet tall and as wide so it s ideal in a smaller garden.

Fargesia robusta green screen tolerates full hot sun better than other fargesias. It has no significant negative characteristics. Clumpers form a tight cluster of gently arching culms extending from a relatively small root mass. A perfect specimen for smaller gardens and courtyards.

This exciting new bamboo makes an attractive evergreen specimen or when grouped creates an excellent hedge. Back to clumping bamboo photo copyright. This is a relatively low maintenance plant and can be pruned at anytime. The root system grows in a small area but it dense and powerful.

If leaves curl lengthwise it s thirsty. Green panda is a non invasive clumping bamboo reaching 6 8 feet tall very vigorous and cold hardy to minus 15f. We are partial shade with lots of ambient light and it s been beautifully lush and green. Green panda thrives in full sun but tolerates quite a bit of shade.

Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage. Be aware that most clumping bamboos are not cold hardy so it s best to treat them as annuals. The fargesia genus provides some of the hardiest clumpers and one cultivar in particular green panda reaches 6 8 feet so when planted in a group it makes an excellent screen plant bamboo in spring not fall to avoid winter burn on plants. Bamboo clumping narrow green leaves emerge from tan culms in late spring adding to previous season s foliage.

The only issue when planting this you should not plant it right next to a foundation wall or driveway. A favorite food of giant pandas.