Fargesia yunnanensis
Fargesia yunnanensis
Fargesia yunnanensis
Chinese fountain Bamboo
One of the most vigorous bamboos I have ever seen. The new culms appear to be concentrated near the old ones in the center. To be planted in partial shade/shade in the south of France, this young plant dreads direct sunlight.
Thomas, 15/09/2024
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Description
Fargesia yunnanensis is an attractive and vigorous, large, non-spreading bamboo, native to Yunnan. It is highly ornamental, rather delicate and of a bright green colour. This species forms a dense clump, composed of tall and sturdy green canes. The straw-coloured sheaths remain on the nodes for a long time and are often striped with beautiful vertical pink-purple lines. Plant it in a sheltered location, with thick mulch, as its hardiness is estimated to be around -10°C (14°F), possibly more. The leaves of this bamboo are part of the diet of the giant panda, and it is renowned for the taste quality of its young shoots. It can reach a height of 4 to 7m, or even more under favourable conditions.
Fargesia yunnanensis is alternatively classified in the genus Fargesia, Yushania, Borinda, and Sinarundinaria. It belongs to the family Poaceae. It is native to mountain forests in Yunnan and southwestern Sichuan in China, where the climate is cool and humid. Its sturdy and clustered canes are apparently able to reach up to 10m (32ft 10in) in height with a diameter of 6cm (2.4in), under optimal conditions. They have persistent and tough sheaths with beautiful purple stripes. The leaves are long and narrow. An easy-to-grow ornamental plant, it may be wise to protect it in winter, as its hardiness has not been tested in Europe beyond -10°C (14°F). Its young shoots are edible and of excellent taste quality.
Fargesia is most often used as a windbreak or noise screen, or as an informal hedge, grown in isolated clumps or in beds. It deserves a special place. The star of Asian-inspired gardens, it suits many styles, from the most contemporary to the most exotic, including natural gardens or water gardens. When planted en masse, it quickly creates very exotic small forests, its graphic design bringing height and lushness to the decor. Its density and rapid growth make it an excellent candidate to conceal an unwanted view or create an effective windbreak, with multiple specimens. Its presence is such that you can plant it as a standalone, leaving enough space for it to express its full beauty. Moreover, it is quite easy to combine with other evergreen shrubs such as Nandina domestica, hollies, Mahonia, or Sarcococca. In a tropical-style bed, it blends well with many plants such as Cannas and Fatsia japonica.
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Botanical data
Fargesia
yunnanensis
Poaceae
Chinese fountain Bamboo
China
Planting and care
Fargesia appreciates partial shade even though it tolerates the sun. However, avoid excessively drying exposures, as it dislikes intense sun and drought. Reserve a shady spot for it in southern regions. Plant this bamboo in rich, moist, rather heavy soil that retains water well. Plant it in spring or autumn. In a pot, monitor watering, especially when the foliage is very abundant. This bamboo tolerates pruning well. Slugs can devour young shoots. Its cold resistance is currently evaluated at -10°C (14°F) but it could be higher.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.