Fargesia murielae (Umbrella bamboo)

Other names: Arundinaria murielae , Sinarundinaria murielae , Fargesia spathacea , Thamnocalamus spathaceus

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Species

F. murielae is a large, clump-forming, evergreen bamboo with linear, bright green leaves and arching yellow-green canes.

Season of interest

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Foliage
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Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Height and spread Metric \| Imperial
Size	Max height	Max spread	To maturity
4 m	1.5 m	10-20 years
13 ft	4 ft	10-20 years

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Size

Max height

Max spread

To maturity

4 m

1.5 m

10-20 years

13 ft

4 ft

10-20 years

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Clay
Loamy

Soil drainage

Moisture-retentive

Soil pH

Acid
Alkaline
Neutral

Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade
Full Sun

Aspect

East
West
South
North

Exposure

Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in fertile, moisture retentive soil in full sun or partial shade. If planted in a container use a loam-based compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser once a month. Slugs may attack young shoots.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Sub-Tropical, Hedging/Screens, Roof terrace

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming, Arching

Native to

China

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Remove dead or damaged stems and thin out to show off canes to best effect.

Propagation methods

Division, Root cuttings

Pests and diseases

Pests

Slugs

Diseases

Monthly care advice

Thin out

Plant in fertile, moisture retentive soil

Apply a fertiliser container grown plants regularly

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Fargesia 'Red Panda' Chinese fountain bamboo 'Red Panda'

Fargesia nitida Chinese fountain bamboo

Fargesia rufa Dragon head bamboo

Fargesia murielae 'Harewood' Umbrella bamboo 'Harewood'

Fargesia murielae Umbrella bamboo

Fargesia murielae 'Bimbo' Umbrella bamboo 'Bimbo'

Fargesia murielae 'Simba' Bamboo 'Simba'

Fargesia robusta Robust Chinese fountain bamboo

Fargesia robusta 'Asian Wonder' Umbrella bamboo 'Asian Wonder'

Fargesia murielae 'Selection' Umbrella bamboo 'Selection'

Fargesia nitida 'Great Wall' Chinese fountain bamboo 'Great Wall'

Fargesia nitida 'Trifina' Chinese fountain bamboo 'Trifina'

Fargesia robusta 'Green Screen' Robust Chinese fountain bamboo 'Green Screen'

Fargesia murielae 'Dino' Umbrella bamboo 'Dino'

Fargesia 'Winter Joy' Chinese fountain bamboo 'Winter Joy'

Fargesia murielae 'Blue Lizard' Umbrella bamboo 'Blue Lizard'

Fargesia murielae 'Ivory Ibis' Umbrella bamboo 'Ivory Ibis'

Fargesia denudata Fargesia denudata

Fargesia murielae 'Standing Stone' Umbrella bamboo 'Standing Stone'

Fargesia robusta 'Campbell' Umbrella bamboo 'Campbell'

Fargesia demissa 'Gerry' Black fargesia 'Gerry'

Fargesia nitida 'Black Pearl' Chinese fountain bamboo 'Black Pearl'

Fargesia murielae 'Jumbo' Umbrella bamboo 'Jumbo'

Fargesia nitida 'Volcano' Chinese fountain bamboo 'Volcano'

Fargesia robusta 'Formidable' Robust Chinese fountain bamboo 'Formidable'

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Re: bamboo - fargesia murieliae

Shoot User

1434 0

An interesting variation from bamboo might be Phyllostachys edulis which, as its name suggests, is edible and produces the familiar "bamboo Shoots" found in oriental eating houses. It also grows very fast and, whilst listed in the Shhot plant directory, there is no supplier shown. I beleive plants are available from "Hardybamboo.com" (though I must say that I have never used this supplier so cannot comment on how they perform).

Posted: Sunday 27th of June 2010 07:36 PM

Bamboo

Shoot User

1434 0

Thanks Nicola. Will get back to the nursery this weekend and see if they stock what you've suggested.

My favourite nursery is actually in Preston. I'm in Bolton but my Dad lives in Preston so it's no real trouble going over there but I wondered if you knew of any reputable suppliers on line who are based in the north west as nursery's tend to stock the same plants year after year bar the odd addition?

Posted: Wednesday 26th of March 2008 02:05 PM Last reply: Wednesday 26th of March 2008 02:05 PM

Bamboo choice

Nicola

1434 1

Hi Emma - Different types of bamboo grow to different sizes.

Fast-growing and large bamboos include:
Semiarundinaria fastuosa
Pleioblastus variegatus

Smaller, compact bamboos include:
Pleioblastus variegatus
Fargesia murielae 'Bimbo'

So if you buy a small young plant of the right variety you should get the height you want when it grows to full height.

The one you are looking at fargesia murieliae gets to about 4 meters when grown in ideal conditions in its native habitat. Let us know what you decide to buy!

Posted: Monday 24th of March 2008 08:52 AM Last reply: Monday 24th of March 2008 08:52 AM

bamboo - fargesia murieliae

Shoot User

1434 2

I'm on with my design of my garden using the garden layout tool and I've today been to a couple of nurseries having a look round. We're looking to have a an adult seating area and are thinking of using bamboo as the backdrop. The cost of one plant at the height we'd ideally like is about £30 but a amsall one is half the price. Does any one know how much I can expect the plants to grow per year?? We'll need a few for the seating area we have in mind and at £30 a pop it would be rather expensive!

Posted: Saturday 22nd of March 2008 06:26 PM Last reply: Wednesday 20th of November 2024 02:13 PM