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Best clumping bamboos

These varieties of bamboo are perfect for the garden or in large containers

By Marjorie Harris
Photos courtesy Vineland Nurseries

*Fargesia nitida* Fountain Bamboo grows to 12 feet and good for small city garden. (pictured) *F.* ‘Nymphenburg’ has a narrower leaf than *F. nitida*, grows to 12 ft and is cold hardy to –20C.
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