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Phyllostachys nigra

Black Bamboo

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Description

A tall running, very exotic looking bamboo, that needs to be confined or it becomes invasive. It one to two-story stalks are green the first year then become a dark purple to jet-black color.

 

Plant Type

Grass, Bamboo

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Container, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.