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Fargesia dracocephala Rufa ('Green Panda™')

Rufa Bamboo

A non-invasive bamboo with attractive, rusty-red sheaths, a vigorous growth habit and upright, vase-shaped form. Protection from the hot, afternoon sun may be necessary.

  • »  Hardy clumping evergreen bamboo
  • »  Attractive rusty-red sheaths
  • »  Upright vase-shaped form
  • »  Non-running with a compact habit
  • »  Fast-growing

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  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:200-250 cm
  • Spread:125-150 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Fargesia dracocephala 'Rufa'

Culms (stems) emerge from the ground at their ultimate thickness. They do not thicken as they age. 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Fargesia dracocephala 'Rufa'

This bamboo grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun or light shade. Depending on the location in the landscape, it may need protection from the hot afternoon sun. Clumping bamboo do not spread via rhizomes, but can move sidewalk slabs etc., so position them wisely.