Fargesia robusta 'Pingwu'

Also Known As

Fargesia 'Green Screen'™
Fargesia 'Ping Wu'
Fargesia robusta 'Green Screen' TM
Fargesia robusta 'Ping Wu'
Fargesia robusta Green Screen™
Green Screen Bamboo
Green Screen Clumping Bamboo
Ping Wu Clumping Bamboo
Pingwu Clumping Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

H: 6'-18'
W: 2'-9'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Fargesia robusta 'Pingwu' plant details

Fargesia robusta 'Pingwu' is a fast-growing evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fargesia robusta 'Pingwu'

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 9 FT - wide, 6 FT - 18 FT - tall
Uses: clumping, hedge, screen, textural, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fargesia robusta 'Pingwu'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This non-invasive bamboo was selected for its fast growth, to 15-18' perfect for hedge or screen (when grouped) or specimen, its sun and heat tolerance (to z9) and its handsome texture. S-PSh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

The primary difference between 'Pingwu' and the regular Fargesia robusta is that Pingwu has slightly larger leaves and forms a slightly larger grove. However, to the non collector 'Pingwu' and the regular Campbell form of Fargesia robusta are equivalent.

One of the most erect of the Fargesias, new shoots emerge early in spring with hairy, red-colored sheaths. The new shoots achieve their maximum height quickly and then remain bare for the middle of the summer. During this time, the sheaths begin to dry out and slowly peel away from the stem. During the fall, the new shoots suddenly produce branches and leaves on the upper half of the culm. The bottom half of the culms often remain bare until the next summer, after that year's shoots have begun to reach their maximum height. F. robusta has recently become a popular plant for hedges due to its lower height and upright nature. It also establishes quickly, forming dense clumps after only a short period of time.

Although this species still requires some afternoon shade, it can handle more direct sun than the other Fargesia species. If it is planted with lots of sun, however, it should be watered more frequently and given more mulch each year. Both the soil and the mulch should always remain somewhat moist during the summer.

By: Red Panda Nursery

This is a large clump forming bamboo, reaching 15-18' at maturity. Fast growing and sun tolerant, this bamboo has great potential as a specimen, privacy screen or hedge. The persistant culm sheaths add texture and interest, with new shoots developing in early spring. Plants prefer a well drained organic soil. Hardy to -10F.

By: Avant Gardens

Green Screen is a fast growing clumping (non-invasive) bamboo. Perfect as a privacy hedge or bold specimen, It will be about 18' at maturity; it grows well in full sun or partial shade, but wants good drainage. While it is deer resistant, it is the favorite food of the Giant Panda, so if your neighborhood has a Panda infestation, this would not be good for you. It is hardy to -10F (zone 6-9).