Photo of Fargesia scabrida Asian Wonder™ culms by Avant Gardens

Photo by Avant Gardens

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Fargesia scabrida Asian Wonder™

Scientific Name: Fargesia scabrida 'Oprins Selection'

Also Known As

  • Fargesia 'Asian Wonder'™
  • Fargesia scabrida 'Asian Wonder'
  • Asian Wonder Clumping Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

  • H: 12'-15'
  • W: 5'-15'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

More Options

Fargesia scabrida Asian Wonder™ plant details

Fargesia scabrida Asian Wonder™ is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fargesia scabrida Asian Wonder™

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fargesia scabrida Asian Wonder™

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new introduction from China, this is a non invasive clumper growing up to 4 meters tall with one inch culms and hardiness to -20c it is best in shade to part shade. It is also one of the food species for the giant panda.
Limited Supply of this lovely, hard to find, clumping Bamboo. New shoots emerge steel blue, accented by orange culm sheaths. Mature canes are olive green, with medium green foliage. Useful as a focal point, although, if massed, it will make a dramatic hedge with time. Hardy to minus 10 °F. 12-15"

Gardening facts about Fargesia scabrida Asian Wonder™ plant

How to Grow Fargesia scabrida Asian Wonder™

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

Landscape groups by tags

See other plant types of Fargesia for your garden

aka Fargesia dracocephala var. rufa 'Sunset Glow', Fargesia rufa, Rufa Clumping Bamboo, Sunset Glow Bamboo

Plant Type

Bamboo

Zones

5a-8a

Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Fargesia dracocephala 'Rufa' foliage by Alan Lorence
View Plant

aka Arundinaria nitida, Sinarundinaria nitida

Plant Type

Bamboo

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 10'-15'

Width: 2'-15'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - occasional
Photo of Fargesia nitida foliage by Daniel J. Layton
View Plant

More Options

aka Fargesia 'Jiu', Fargesia nitida 'Jiuzhaigou', Fargesia Red Panda, Fargesia sp. Jiuzhaigou 1, Red Fountain Clumping Bamboo

Plant Type

Bamboo

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 9'-12'

Width: 5'-14'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Fargesia sp. Jiuzhaigou I landscape by Alan Lorence
View Plant

More Options

aka Fargesia murieliae, Umbrella Bamboo

Plant Type

Bamboo

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 10'-12'

Width: 2'-4'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Fargesia murielae foliage, form by Stickpen
View Plant

More Options

aka Clumping Bamboo

Plant Type

Bamboo

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 12'-16'

Width: 12'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Fargesia robusta landscape by Alan Lorence
View Plant

More Options

+17 more Fargesia
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved