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Fargesia nitida 'Great Wall'

Also Known As

  • Fargesia nitida Great Wall™
  • Great Wall Clumping Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 6'-15'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Fargesia nitida 'Great Wall' plant details

Fargesia nitida 'Great Wall' is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fargesia nitida 'Great Wall'

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fargesia nitida 'Great Wall'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This ?new generation? bamboo won?t bloom for at least 100 years; it has the same lovely dark-purple canes and vertical (10-15'),gracefully-arching habit that looks so nice in shaded container or border. PSh/M

Gardening facts about Fargesia nitida 'Great Wall' plant

How to Grow Fargesia nitida 'Great Wall'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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