Fargesia robusta 

(syn. Fargesia robusta 'Campbell' )

An upright, non-running species introduced from the Wolong Nature reserve in Sichuan by Dr. Julian Campbell around 1985.

 Distinctive glossy foliage. Plentiful, closely spaced, upright green canes, eventually becoming pale yellow. The white culm sheaths are a very decorative feature in summer. Height 12 to14ft.. (4m).

An outstanding new introduction  which has tolerated at least -15C. 

Suitable for all purposes but exceptionally useful as a non-running decorative screen for small  gardens. 

Various clones are now available:-

'Pingwu'  - A small-leaved form, so far indistinguishable from the type and possibly simply derived from the same species by means of micropropagation. 

'Red Sheath' - Red tinted sheaths at the base of the branches in spring. Leaves larger than the type.

'Wolong' - Larger leaves than the type and a more arching habit. A geographically different clone but similar in appearance to 'Red Sheath'.

'P King' is a new clone with large leaves, resembling 'Wolong'

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