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				| A newly introducted 
				running bamboo which 
				is exceptionally  hardy and vigorous. 
 Once established it begins to produce impressive, 
				well-spaced,upright canes of  20ft.(7m)  or more.
 
 Canes are dark green, sometimes glaucous.
 
 Vigorously spreading & ideal 
				for a grove or
screen where space permits.
 
 An excellent source of strong garden canes 
				of medium thickness.
 
 Capable of making good growth even in 
				
				unpromising soils and cool locations.
 
 Ideal as a woodland 
				plant or on waste ground. Probably has potential for maritime 
				exposure.
 
 Has tolerated -25C.
 
 Will grow in sun or light shade.
 
 Currently 
				only available as open ground transplants.
 
 
 Bashania quingchengshanensis 
				has similar characteristics but is less tall.
 |  |  |   Limited stocks.
 
 
 | .JPG) Barshania fargesii
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