Quackin Grass Nursery

Fargesia nitida 'Ravenwood' (Quackin' Grass Nursery selection) - This new generation F. nitida has deep, dark purple-black younger culms supporting typical, refined medium green matte finish blades. The stem color is definitely darker than its brother, 'Juizhaigou'... compare the pictures. If 'Juishzigou' is the Red Fountain Bamboo then 'Ravenwood', we posit, is the Black Fountain Bamboo. We selected it from a batch of seedlings from sown seed after we harvested a flowered stand here at Quackin' Grass. Upright growing, many canes as they increase height will gently arch providing a soft, gentle affect - especially lovely in summer breezes. We are not entirely certain of adult height though we expect 'Ravenwood' will likely range from as low as 12 to as tall as 16 feet. Fertile, moisture retaining soil in dappled shade to morning sun will keep 'Ravenwood' content. Certainly evergreen in the south; in the north spring, summer and autumn foliage with some leaves magically unfurling during mild winter warm-ups. Avoid mid-day and afternoon sunlight unless it is very late in the day. Choice: otherwise we would not be offering it! Division.

For more information follow the link: Fargesia nitida - The Obedient Blue Fountain Bamboo