Fargesia scabrida 
( syn. Borinda scabrida ) 

"Asian Wonder"

An extremely useful new introduction not yet widely available.

A non-running bamboo which forms a broad, steadily expanding clump.

Appears to be fully hardy.

Forms  plentiful thin, upright culms which are  green with contrasting reddish brown stem sheaths and orange side shoots.

Very distinctive dark green, willowy leaves. 

Average mature height 13 ft. (4m)  but can sometimes be considerably more..

Average spread in 10 years 100cm ( 3ft)

Suitable for sun or light shade.

An interesting specimen plant and ideal as a dense screen of  between 3 to 4m high  (10 to 13ft.)  

Vigorous once established in the garden but on the nursery it is rather slow to propagate and only available in small quantities, especially in sizes above 120cm..

Sometimes distributed under the name of  'Asian Wonder.'

Limited stock.