LATIN NAME: Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf'
Fernleaf Bamboo is a graceful, compact clumping bamboo known for its dense growth and delicate, fern-like foliage. Its slender green canes and abundance of small leaves create a soft, lush appearance that works beautifully as a privacy screen, hedge, landscape accent, or tropical backdrop.
Unlike running bamboo varieties, Fernleaf Bamboo grows in a clumping habit, making it much easier to maintain and control in the landscape. Its naturally dense growth also responds well to pruning, allowing it to be maintained as a shorter formal hedge or allowed to grow taller for additional privacy.
Amount of Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Amount of Water: Water regularly while becoming established. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended periods of hot or dry weather.
Soil Conditions: Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil but adapts to a variety of soil types.
Cold Hardiness Zone: 8–11
Fernleaf Bamboo is relatively low maintenance once established. Regular watering during its establishment period encourages a healthy root system and vigorous growth. Applying mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture, regulate temperature, and protect the roots.
Ordering in bulk? Please contact us before checkout, as large orders may require FedEx Freight shipping.
3 Gallon
LATIN NAME: Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf'
Fernleaf Bamboo is a graceful, compact clumping bamboo known for its dense growth and delicate, fern-like foliage. Its slender green canes and abundance of small leaves create a soft, lush appearance that works beautifully as a privacy screen, hedge, landscape accent, or tropical backdrop.
Unlike running bamboo varieties, Fernleaf Bamboo grows in a clumping habit, making it much easier to maintain and control in the landscape. Its naturally dense growth also responds well to pruning, allowing it to be maintained as a shorter formal hedge or allowed to grow taller for additional privacy.
Amount of Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Amount of Water: Water regularly while becoming established. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended periods of hot or dry weather.
Soil Conditions: Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil but adapts to a variety of soil types.
Cold Hardiness Zone: 8–11
Fernleaf Bamboo is relatively low maintenance once established. Regular watering during its establishment period encourages a healthy root system and vigorous growth. Applying mulch around the base helps retain soil moisture, regulate temperature, and protect the roots.
Ordering in bulk? Please contact us before checkout, as large orders may require FedEx Freight shipping.
3 Gallon
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