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Posted 05/21/2023 in Perennial

Fargesia robusta

A very tall and fast Clumping Bamboo with yellowish culms. It stands more erect and handles direct sun better than most other Fargesia. The leaf sheaths are white and slow to drop making a two tone appearance of the culms. Large clumps of robusta are stunning.

Post Details

Latin Name
Fargesia robusta
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo
Planting Zone
Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
12-20 ft
Spread
.5-1 ft
Potential Pests
Rust, stems,white slugs, and snails

Plant Story

A very tall and fast Clumping Bamboo with yellowish culms. It stands more erect and handles direct sun better than most other Fargesia. The leaf sheaths are white and slow to drop making a two tone appearance of the culms. Large clumps of robusta are stunning.

Special Care Instructions

After two to three years green clumps turn black.

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