Fargesia 'Jiu'

Fargesia 'Jiu', syn. Fargesia 'jiuzhaigou' is a recent fine-leaved fargesia hybrid with an upright, compact, non-invasive habit. The leaves are small and graceful, medium green on beautifully contrasting culms with a reddish hue. This bamboo likes a position in partial shade, shade or sun and a fresh, well-drained, airy and fertile soil. Fargesia 'Jiu' is hardy, tolerates fairly drought and is disease and vermin free. It is a suitable bamboo to serve as a hedge plant, windbreak or patio plant (container plant).