Fargesia Bamboo
Fargesia
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
N Jiuzhaigou (clump)Fargesia jiuzhaigouMonrovia
Sizes & Pricing
#2MonroviaFrom$79.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightPart Shade (morning sun, Afternoon shade required)
WaterModerate to High
Mature size6–15 ft × 3–6 ft
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
Light
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.
Water
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.
Soil & Fertilizer
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.