Fargesia nitida &
varieties.
Exceptionally beautiful arching habit. Forms a dense clump. Very
attractive foliage composed of small grey -green leaves. Light shade
may be an advantage.
Eventually reaches a height of 10 to 12ft.(3m) Suitable as a specimen plant or screen and superb as a woodland plant.
Has tolerated -29C. Introduced from China in 1889.
Several varieties have been in cultivation but have been flowering since 2008
and are not expected to recover. e.g.-
'Anceps' More
upright and
possibly more tolerant of hot weather. ('Nymphenburg'
is similar.)
'Wakehurst' Larger leaves than the type.
'Great Wall' Arising recently
as a seedling of Fargesia nitida and subsequently multiplied by a company
specialising in micro-propagation. Consequently not expected to flower
for a considerable number of years. It is hoped that this clone will otherwise be similar to the
original type, reaching a height of 2 to 4m. but the performance of plants
produced in this manner has yet to be fully assessed.
Fargesia nitida
New generation Fargesia nitida,
raised from
seed
is now available in small quantities.
For possible alternatives, please see F. drachocephala, F. murielae, or F. rufa.
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