Fargesia denudata

Also Known As

Naked Clumping Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

H: 8'-15'
W: 8'-18'

planting zones

6b-9a

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Fargesia denudata plant details

Fargesia denudata is a fast-growing evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fargesia denudata

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 18 FT - wide, 8 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: clumping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fargesia denudata

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A large, weeping clumper with masses of foliage. The shoots appear in mid-Summer and continue to grow throughout the fall. During the winter, the new shoots remain bare and perfectly straight, with only a few leaves at the very tips. In the spring of the following year, the shoots then branch and leaf while the plant prepares to send up that year's new shoots. By the second summer, the branches fully develop and are completely obscured by leaves. The weight of the foliage bends the culm tips almost back to the ground, causing the plant to attain large diameters quickly without posing the threat of underground spreading. Due to the diameter and density, F. denudata is ideal for hedges and screens.

Denudata should be given loose soil and ample water to help the plants grow quickly. Especially under these conditions, small divisions can quickly make excellent hedges.