Fernleaf Multiplex Bamboo

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

10-15 Feet

Mature Spread

2-4 Feet

Growing Zones

7 to 10

Fernleaf Multiplex Bamboo delivers a lush, fine-textured curtain of green in a compact, well-behaved clump—ideal when you want privacy and softness without the sprawl of running bamboo. Delicate, fernlike leaves line slender canes for a refined look that suits courtyards, poolside plantings, and narrow side yards just as well as larger beds.

Tidy by nature and quick to fill in, it’s a smart choice for low-effort screening, containers, and garden rooms.

Fernleaf Multiplex Bamboo Care

Give full sun to partial shade and plant in well-drained soil (loam or sandy mixes are best). Water regularly the first season to establish; after that, switch to deep, occasional soakings during hot, dry spells—avoid constantly soggy roots. Top-dress with compost and feed in spring with a slow-release, high-nitrogen fertilizer to support fresh shoots.

Mulch 2–3 inches to conserve moisture, keeping mulch a few inches off the culms. Maintenance is simple: thin a few of the oldest canes at ground level each year for renewal and tip-trim to your target height (don’t cut mid-culm to prevent splits).

Generally hardy in USDA Zones 8–11; shelter from severe freeze and drying winter winds.

Fernleaf Multiplex Bamboo Spacing

Expect about 8–12 ft tall and 4–6 ft wide in the landscape (often shorter in containers). For a dense living screen, plant 3–4 ft on center. For a looser row or backdrop, space 5–6 ft apart. As a single specimen, allow a 5–6 ft circle for the clump to mature.

In containers, choose a sturdy 16–20"+ diameter pot with excellent drainage; set planters 2–3 ft apart to create a continuous green wall.

Why Grow Fernleaf Multiplex Bamboo?

• Clumping, non-invasive habit—neat footprint with quick cover

• Fine, fernlike foliage that softens hard edges and adds motion

• Excellent for low-profile hedges, narrow screens, and containers

• Straightforward upkeep: seasonal thinning and light tip trims

• Heat-tolerant and drought-tough once established

A compact, graceful screen that stays in bounds—plant Fernleaf Multiplex to add year-round greenery, privacy, and calm structure with minimal fuss.