Clumping Bamboo
Clumping Bamboos
These bamboos are known for clumping because of their U-shaped rhizomes which reduce their ability to spread from desired planting location. Clumping varieties are low maintenance and provide beautiful screens to any space. We use the genus Fargesia, but there are other genera of clumping bamboos we will introduce in the near future. Heights range from 6 to 20 feet.
F. nitida, canes
Species: Fargesia nitida ‘Little Ruby Bamboo’
Clumping and compact, this dainty variety likes mostly to full shade. Stunning red to purple canes are a wonderful accent to shade areas. Little Ruby can resist freezing cold seasons while providing the area with dark green delicate leaves that have a shimmery appearance.
Height: 12’
Max diameter: ½”
Light: Full Shade
Minimum Temperature: -20°F, -29°C
Price: 1 gallon $150, 2 gallon $200
F. robusta, mature canes
Species: Fargesia robusta
This is a great variety for a privacy screen or stand alone specimen. Fairly vigorous yet non-invasive, F. Robusta is quickly gaining popularity in the bamboo world. The shoots are very interesting in color and texture.
Height: 20’
Max diameter: 1”
Light: Partial Shade
Minimum Temperature: 0°F, -18°C
Price: 2 gallon $50, 5 gallon $100
F. dracocephala, weeping growth
Species: Fargesia dracocephala ‘Rufa’
This is a shorter, shrubby bamboo. Nice as a stand-alone planting or as a low hedge. It has a weeping growth habit and shoots up quickly. Rufa is one of the hardiest clumping bamboos that grows best when shaded in the afternoon.
Height: 6'-8'
Max. diameter: 1/4"
Light: Part Sun
Minimum Temperature: -20°F, -29°C
Price: 2 gallon $50, 5 gallon $100