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Fargesia (Bamboo) 'Robusta Formidable'

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Towering yet well mannered, this clump forming bamboo makes a dramatic statement with its thick, upright canes that reach impressive heights while remaining completely non invasive. The sturdy olive green culms stand with military precision, each adorned with a dusting of white powder at the nodes and crowned with clouds of narrow, dark green leaves that rustle soothingly in the wind. Unlike more delicate bamboos, its robust nature allows it to withstand exposed positions and harsh weather without damage, making it ideal for creating dense, evergreen screens in challenging urban or coastal gardens. The vigorous growth habit forms an exceptionally fast privacy screen, yet the plant maintains a neat appearance with minimal maintenance. A superb architectural choice for modern landscapes where both impact and reliability are valued.

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Fargesia (Bamboo) 'Robusta Formidable'

Family of Trees: Poaceae

Habit: Clumping Bamboo, Upright Canes

Growth Rate: 50 to 100 cm/year

Optimal Temperature: 15-25°C, hardy to -22°C

Harmful if Eaten?: Non-toxic

Flowers or Berries: Rarely Flowers, No Berries

Hardiness: H5 (Hardy)

Hardiness ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)