Erect bamboo with short limbs. Limbs typically emerge at the top and over the course of time grow down the cane. Canes can have a purplish to dark red appearance. Lush foliage is only at the top one third of the culms that give a multi-tiered umbrella look. Apply mulch after consistently cold weather arrives to provide winter protection. Botanical Name- Semiarundinaria fastuosa Pronunciation- seh-mee-ah-run-dih-NAIR-ee-uh fas-TOO-oh-suh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, compost enriched soil Current Size- 5 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’ – vertical accent, bright daisies Fauna Attracted- Shelter for birds/insects, minimal pollinator interest Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C14 Yearly Care Instructions- Control spread with barriers; water regularly and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Prune in spring to remove old canes and maintain density. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Amend clay soil generously with organic matter for bamboo. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Bamboo mites, rust
