Fargesia Bamboo
Fargesia
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jun 14, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Fargesia Bamboo
Fargesia bamboo is a clumping (non-invasive) bamboo native to cool mountain forests of China, valued for its graceful arching canes and dense evergreen foliage. It is a challenging plant for NE Florida's zone 9b heat and humidity; success requires deep shade, consistent moisture, and is best suited to cooler climates. Consider heat-tolerant Bambusa species as a more reliable Florida alternative. Starting at $79.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Non-flowering (monocarpic; blooms once then dies, Very rare in cultivation)
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Moist, Well-drained, Acidic
Care essentials
Fargesia bamboo requires afternoon shade to survive in NE Florida's heat; plant on the north or east side of a structure or under high tree canopy. This genus is a cool-climate mountain bamboo that struggles with intense heat and humidity — site selection is critical.
Keep soil consistently moist; Fargesia bamboo requires more irrigation than most plants in NE Florida's hot summers. Mulch heavily to retain moisture and moderate soil temperature. Drought stress causes rapid leaf curl and decline.
Grow in moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. Amend NE Florida's sandy soil generously with compost. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer; maintain a thick organic mulch layer year-round.
Similar needs
Common questions
Is Fargesia Bamboo a good plant for St. Augustine?
Fargesia Bamboo is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 6–15 ft × 3–6 ft.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.