Fargesia angustissima – Graceful Clump-Forming Bamboo for Elegant Screening
Fargesia angustissima is a tall, elegant bamboo, prized for its fine-textured foliage and non-invasive, clump-forming habit. Unlike running bamboos, it stays neatly contained, making it a practical and garden-friendly choice for screening and structure without the need for root barriers.
Its slender, upright canes carry a mass of narrow, soft green leaves that create a light, airy effect. The foliage moves gently in the breeze, adding sound, movement, and a calming atmosphere to the garden. Over time, it forms a dense yet graceful screen, ideal for privacy without feeling heavy or imposing.
Evergreen and hardy, Fargesia angustissima performs well in both sun and partial shade, preferring moist, well-drained soil. It is particularly useful for boundaries, contemporary planting, and woodland-style gardens where a softer, more natural look is desired.
Low maintenance and easy to manage, it requires little more than occasional thinning to remove older canes and maintain its shape.
Elegant, reliable, and non-invasive, Fargesia angustissima is an excellent choice for creating height, privacy, and movement with a refined, natural feel.
Seasonal Highlights
Spring: Fresh new shoots emerge and develop quickly.
Summer: Dense, fine foliage creates a soft screening effect.
Autumn: Maintains structure and gentle movement.
Winter: Evergreen foliage provides year-round cover.
Key Features
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Clump-forming – Non-invasive and easy to manage.
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Fine foliage – Soft, airy texture.
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Evergreen – Year-round screening and structure.
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Tall and elegant – Adds height without heaviness.
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Low maintenance – Minimal care required.
Perfect For
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Screening and privacy – Natural, soft barrier.
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Small to medium gardens – Controlled growth habit.
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Contemporary planting – Light, architectural feel.
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Woodland gardens – Complements shade planting.
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Containers – Can be grown in large pots.
Growing Tips
Sun/Position: Full sun to partial shade; avoid very dry, exposed spots.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; benefits from regular watering in dry periods.
Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK.
Care: Remove older canes at the base to maintain density and shape.
Looks Great With
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Architectural plants – Fatsia, Tetrapanax, Trachycarpus.
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Grasses – Hakonechloa, Miscanthus.
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Shade planting – Hostas, Ferns, Heuchera.
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Evergreens – Skimmia, Euonymus.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
