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Fargesia murielae 'New Umbrella'

Also Known As

  • Fargesia murieliae 'New Umbrella'
  • Thamnocalamus spathaceus 'New Umbrella'
  • New Umbrella Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

  • H: 10'-12'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-6b

Fargesia murielae 'New Umbrella' plant details

Fargesia murielae 'New Umbrella' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fargesia murielae 'New Umbrella'

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: clumping, fall color, ornamental

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fargesia murielae 'New Umbrella'

USDA Zones: 5a - 6b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Graceful and reliable as accent or screen, this non-invasive clumper is a new-generation umbrella-bamboo that grows to 10-12' tall x 6-10' wide; a lovely fountain for container or border. PSh-Sh/M
Perhaps the hardiest of the clump forming Bamboo, hardy to minus 20F. New Umbrella Bamboo reaches a height of 10-12', forming fabulous clumps of canes that bend with the weight of their foliage, creating a lovely evergreen fountain. As new shoots emerge in late summer, the older leaves turn yellow for autumn color, then drop.

Gardening facts about Fargesia murielae 'New Umbrella' plant

How to Grow Fargesia murielae 'New Umbrella'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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