Winter Joy Bamboo

Another lovely cultivar out of bamboo expert Hans Verweig’s hat – as the name ‘Fargesia’ suggests it has a slightly cascading growth habit – not unlike a fountain – but the upright blue-green canes are of interest mostly because they reliably keep the majority of their leaves in the Winter, making this plant an excellent choice for hedging and privacy screening. As bamboo goes, this is a medium size plant.

Site: Does not like cold winds or coastal exposure
Soil: All fertile soils, avoid waterlogged
Position: Full sun to part shade
Season of Interest: Evergreen, stays partly in leaf in Winter
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 3-4m (10-13ft) Spread: 4-5ft (1.5m)