Dragon Head Bamboo
Fargesia rufa
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| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Dragon Head Bamboo highlights at a glance!
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones5, 6, 7
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pruning Time
Growing Zones 5-7
Add this top performer as a wonderful backdrop to your summer activities. Clumping Dragon Head Bamboo (Fargesia rufa) stays put and gives you an easy-care, tropical look with ease! You'll be thrilled to soon see fresh, bright orange-red shoots in spring. The shoots age to a mid-tone green and quickly grow to achieve full size each season.
With arching canes that quickly grow tall, Dragon Head Bamboo is a confident accent plant. Bamboo is a fantastic fast-growing screening plant that puts up 6-10 feet of height and spreads into airy clumps 6-8 feet wide. The undersides of each leaf are a different hue so as they flutter you can enjoy a delightful two-tone effect!
Add a graceful accent to your garden sanctuary with the feathery, arching growth. It won't take long for this speedy plant to give you a mature, established look! Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 7, these vigorous clumping, spreading plants won’t get into trouble in your landscape like some other forms of Bamboo!
Planting and Application:
There are many applications for these special plants. Add just one as a specimen behind a meaningful piece of garden art. This is a terrific choice to use behind patio furniture or as a backdrop to your landscape beds and borders. Run a row of Bamboo between a fence and a path or sidewalk for a lovely rustling journey along the skinny side of your home or garden!
Not only is Clumping Bamboo a must-have for Meditation gardens and Asian-inspired garden areas, but also looks great around the Pool or outdoor seating areas! Relax nearby and enjoy the play of the breeze through your stand.
Use it in a row to create wonderful "Living Walls" to support your outdoor activities. Create fast hedges and property division to hide a messy or nosy neighbor or those more utilitarian landscape aspects!
Clumping Bamboo works beautifully in planters and containers so even balcony gardeners and decks can enjoy pinpoint screening and privacy. Add casters to your planters and create rolling screening that moves where you need it most!
- Not Invasive Clumping Bamboo
- Bright Orange-Red Shoots in Spring
- Fine-Textured Fast Growing Deciduous Grass
- Arching Canes Add Height & Motion to the Landscape
- Screening, Privacy, Fast Filler & Coverage
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This plant is easy to care for and grows nearly anywhere in full sun or shaded conditions. It needs well-drained soil, so create a raised planting bed if you suffer from poor drainage. It's best to avoid the hottest places in your landscape for the best performance. Water carefully to establish, and provide supplemental water during long periods of drought from then on. Prune once a year in late winter before new growth appears. Chop the dried shoots and use them as garden mulch in your other garden beds, or add them to your compost pile.
- Grows in Full Sun to Part Shade
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moist to Average Watering Needs
- Prune Back Early Spring
- Easy Care & Low-Maintenance
Enjoy the kinetic sight and sound of this very special, non-invasive Bamboo variety! Order expertly grown Dragon Head Bamboo plants from Nature Hills today!
