Comparing Fargesia Bamboo varieties — notes from growing several

I've grown several varieties within the Fargesia Bamboo family and have some observations to share. rapid establishment and fast vertical growth varies noticeably between them, more than catalogue descriptions suggest. The care fundamentals are shared — installing a root barrier for running bamboo before planting applies across all of them.

yellowing leaves from drought or nitrogen deficiency affects some more than others, particularly in adverse conditions. I grow mine in a focal point specimen in a large container which works well for most varieties. best container division and replanting in spring is the clearest moment of differentiation between varieties — that's when the character of each comes through. Worth growing a few side by side if you have the space.