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	Fargesia sp. Jiuzhaigou 1 (syn. Fargesia sp. Jiu) is a colourful, elegant small leaved bamboo. The erect culms can turn to red in the spring sun. This new generation is at the moment the best alternative to Fargesia nitida, that is flowering now. It withstands sun, is very hardy and reaches a height of 2 to 3 meters. Suited for medium high compact hedges. During winter and early spring the leaves may temporarily curl up with frost, sun and dry wind. Fargesia sp. Jiuzhaigou “Willumeit 9” can grow from 3,5 to 5 meters high. Fargesia sp. Jiuzhaigou “Willumeit 4” overhanging, has its culms colouring to almost black.
	Fargesia murieliae recently flowered. The forms sold at the nursery are selections from the new generation seedlings. These are safe from flowering for the next 80 to 100 years and very hardy. In winter and early spring leaves may temporarily curl up with frost, sun and dry wind. The are some higher types: Fargesia murieliae “Vampire” grows to 2,5 – 3 meters, is more sun-resistant and can have branches with a reddish glow on sunny locations. Fargesia murieliae “Fresena” New in 2008; 2 to 3,5 meters high, erect and sun-tolerant. One of the best new varieties. Fargesia murieliae “Jumbo” is discontinued because there are better selections available now.
	Fargesia murieliae “Bimbo” is a compact growing small form with fine leaves. This first low, non-invasive bamboo has been selected in Denmark some years ago from Fargesia murieliae seedlings. Height varies from 1 to 1,5 meter. Because of its size it is well suited for shady to rather sunny places and in grass- and plant beds. “Bimbo” sometimes takes time to settle, so it grows best in humous soil (no clay!). With sharp frost, sun and dry wind the leaves curl up and survive the most severe winters. Fargesia murieliae “Lava” stays between 1 and 2 meters high, is more sun-resistant and has bigger leaves.
	Fargesia robusta “Campbell” is without doubt the most beautiful an useful variety. As far as hardiness, erect growth and compactness concerns, “Campbell” leaves behind all other varieties of Fargesia robusta. This bamboo has rather small shiny leaves. The white culmsheaths on the young shoots contrast wonderfully with the shiny, deep green erect culms. It is one of the best compact non-invasive bamboos for hedges between 3 and 4 meters high, but also as a solitary plant it is very convincing. “Campbell” is sun-resistant, quite hardy and strikingly wintergreen, because the leaves don’t curl up in winter.
	Fargesia “Rufa” is a lush growing bamboo with bright green shiny leaves on graceful, overhanging branches. In 1995 the nursery imported this species from China and the height varies from 2 to 3 meters. “Rufa” is one of the most hardy species, spreads quickly but is not invasive. Can be used in sunlight or in shadow, as a wide wintergreen hedge (2 meter), as solitary plant or in groups. This is the best species for an attempt to grow bamboo in a pot, but the large pot must not be placed in full sunlight. Shelter during winter or bury pot in the ground. The leaves don’t curl up in winter, which makes this bamboo stay beautifully green all winter.

	Phyllostachys aureosulcata is a superb bamboo in many ways. This species has strong green erect culms with a yellow stripe. Concerning hardiness and vigour Phyllostachys aureosulcata plus its varieties “Aureocaulis” and “Spectabilis” are a far better choice than the not so hardy, but much used Phyllostachys aurea (we only recommend aurea for sheltered places). For higher hedges from 5 to 7 meters or as a solitary, Phyllostachys aureosulcata is an excellent choice. The hedge should be at least one meter wide and a root barrier must be used. We strongly advise a yearly trimming and control.
	Phyllostachys aureosulcata “Spectabilis” has the same properties as Phyllostachys aureosulcata, but with a green stripe on the flat side of the yellow culm, which gives a playful pattern. Some culms produce a bend at their base during growth. Phyllostachys aureosulcata “Aureocaulis”. The yellow ochre culms can get a reddish blush in the spring sun and contrast beautifully with the deep green foliage. Part of the leaves has cream-coloured lines. “Aureocaulis” and “Spectabilis” reach a height of 5 to 7 meters. These two varieties generate discussions : Which is more beautiful, stripes or no stripes?
	Phyllostachys bissetii has deep green culms fading to yellow-green and lush dark green foliage. This important bamboo has the reputation of being the hardiest Phyllostachys. The culms grow close together and reach 6 to 7 meters high. A good choice for exposed locations, colder regions and for places where a dense growth is required. Therefore this species is suited for higher hedges. Minimum width of one meter and root barrier must be used, and here also a yearly trim and control. Similar but smaller is: Phyllostachys humilis. This species usually stays below a height of 5 meters.
	Phyllostachys nigra is one of the most sought-after bamboos because of its black culms. The young green culms not turn black until later under sunlight. Phyllostachys nigra reaches over 5 meters high and is reasonably hardy, frost damage may occur at -18°C. Beautiful as solitary plant in a warm sheltered place. Because of the limited hardiness and the overhanging culms this “black bamboo” is less suited for hedges, but with some pruning it can be a real eyecatcher. This bamboo is often offered unjustly as non-running, we strongly advise the use of root barrier and a sunny sheltered growing place.
	Phyllostachys species Shanghai 3 has thick dark green culms and strong green leaves. As giant bamboo this new species may be a good choice for our climate. The very thick culms can grow to 10 meters. Phyllostachys sp. Shanghai 3 is a little hardier than Phyllostachys vivax. Just as hardy but maybe even thicker culms is (the real!) Phyllostachys prominens. The combination of giant growth and better hardiness we notice with Phyllostachys atrovaginata and Phyllostachys parvifolia. To develop well these hard to multiply bamboos need a large, warm and nutritious spot.
	Phyllostachys vivax “Aureocaulis” is one of the hardy bamboos most appealing to one’s imagination . The thick yellow ochre culms often have green lines and can reach a diameter of 8 centimeters and a height of over 10 meters (15 meters known in Holland!). Giant growth can only be achieved on warm, spacious places with humous soil. Sometimes a culm mutates to the form “Huanwenzhu”. Phyllostachys vivax and its varieties have a reasonably to good hardiness but can have difficulties in severe winters and culms may break with heavy snowfall or strong wind. Phyllostachys vivax “Huanwenzhu” is a stable form with yellow striped green culms.

Best bamboo choice	Pricelist:Bamboo choice
For your convenience we can help you choose from the wide assortment of hardy bamboos. These are the most important species and varieties (for the Dutch climate). All of these bamboos already have proven themselves. They offer you the widest variety in forms, colours and uses for the garden. These species are usually in stock at the nursery, where you can see the mature plants in our garden

	Pseudosasa japonica is the best known big-leaved species with rigid culms and graceful pointed leaves. Height lies between 3 and 5 meters. This hardy bamboo can freeze back in severe winters but always builds up quickly again from the roots. Some years ago this species survived a flowering period. On sheltered places in sunlight or shadow this is a good bamboo for dense hedges. Root barrier and a minimum planting width of one meter are essential. The smaller form Pseudosasa japonica “Tsutsumiana” stays somewhat lower with 2 to 3 meters and has little bulges on the lower part of the culms.
	Semiarundinaria fastuosa is a higher bamboo with rather thick, rigid culms, short branches and fair-sized leaves. The ornamental culmsheaths stay on the new stalks for quite some time, and the culms can get a purple hue when exposed to sunlight. This bamboo is not very invasive, but once in a while it can produce an enormous runner, therefore we recommend a root barrier (preferably 65 centimeters). This species has a column-like silhouette, is quite hardy and can grow from 5 to 8 meters high. Semiarundinaria viridis has dark green culms and smaller leaves. This subspecies stays lower (4 to 6 meters) and is a little hardier. Sunlight to partial shade, it even stands shadow fairly well.