This new introduction of Fargesia nitida differs only slightly from the species in that it has a subtle iridescent shine to the leaves and a slightly more "open" clumping habit, meaning that the canes don't grow as tight together. They do form a dense screen when mature. It is very cold-hardy, but cannot tolerate more than a couple hours of direct sunlight. It is quite rare and we believe it is in no danger of flowering, unlike the old generation cultivars of F. nitida.
