How tall does a Fargesia robusta Pingwu grow?
The Fargesia Robusta Pingwu is a clumping bamboo with variegated, checkered culms that is non-invasive and ideal for creating a narrow screen because of its tight growth habits. When fully grown, it reaches a height of about 5 meters. Generally, it takes about five years for the bamboo to reach its full potential.
How did the Fargesia robusta get its name?
Fargesia robusta is a tall and robust bamboo with green culms. Unlike other species of the Fargesia genus, it grows more upright and can handle the sun better. That’s where it got its name from – it’s more robust than F. nitida or F. murielae.
How often should I prune my Fargesia robusta?
To ensure good growth and an aesthetically pleasing plant, here are some plant care tips for Fargesia robusta. Even though Fargesia robusta is easy to maintain, it still requires regular pruning to keep the aesthetics. Pruning should be done twice a year: during spring and at the end of summer. All damaged and weak stems should be carefully cut.
Which is a better bamboo plant Fargesia or nitida?
USDA Zone recommended 7 through 9, not for climates with high heat and humidity (southeastern states). Fargesia robusta is a good choice for a clumping bamboo that can create a narrow screen, being taller, more upright, and more robust than Fargesia nitida and Fargesia murielae.