Bamboo Obelisk

A beautiful, hybrid, non-invasive bamboo, Fargesia Obelisk (F. murieliae x F. nitida) is an evergreen, clump-forming, quite fast-growing bamboo with an upright, columnar habit. The long, lance-shaped leaves are a vibrant green, and retain their brightness through the winter; they contrast well with the dark culms (stems) of its nitida parent. Umbrella bamboo Obelisk can be grown as a handsome stand-alone specimen in smaller gardens, or as a hedge or screen, planted about 2’-2’8”/60-80cm apart, in larger gardens. Give it plenty of water, as it is not drought-tolerant, and mulch well. Give a nitrogen-rich feed occasionally.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any fertile, humus-rich, water-retentive but well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: All year
Hardiness: Exceptionally hardy
Height: 13-16’ (4-5m) Spread: 6’6” (2m) in ten years