Fargesia murielae

Umbrella Bamboo". Introduced from China by Earnest Wilson in 1913 and named after his daughter. Graceful, slightly arching foliage. Forms a dense non-running clump of closely spaced canes which are almost invisible under a mass of foliage. Eventual height around 10ft. (4m)

One of the most useful and versatile species. Can be grown in sun or light shade. Has tolerated -25C. RHS. Award.

Suitable as a specimen plant, screen, or can be grown in containers.

   'Grune Hecke' & 'Mae' are selected forms of the type. Several other varieties as follows;-

 'Bimbo' - Dwarf and compact. 3ft.(1m) 

  'Harewood' - Reaches a height of only 4 to 5ft (1.2m)

    'Jumbo' - Taller than the type and  with broader leaves.  

    'Simba' - Height about 6ft. Sun or light shade. (2m)

    Fargesia murielae 'Simba'

Fargesia murielae 'Harewood'

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