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Black Bamboo

Phyllostachys Nigra

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Overview

Phyllostachys nigra, or Black Bamboo, is a striking ornamental species known for its unique, dark-hued culms. Initially green, canes mature to jet black in 2-3 years, reaching 15-25 feet tall with 1-2 inch diameter in USDA zones 7-10. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. Rapid growth may require containment. Ideal as a privacy screen or focal point in a garden design.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–10Type BambooClimate Temperate
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — making it an excellent feature in a landscape designed for visual impact

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Bamboo
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — Rapid growth may require containment
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — For optimal growth and health
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — Pruning of dead canes and thinning of the grove can encourage airflow and enhance the plant's natural, image 53
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — making it an excellent feature in a landscape designed for visual impact; canes mature to jet black in 2-3 years
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade; for optimal growth and health, image 49
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — and given adequate conditions; rapid growth may require containment
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — which mature from green to a deep black over a period of 2-3 years; pruning of dead canes and thinning of the grove can
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — Rapid growth may require containment; and given adequate conditions
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 7 through 10
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil; is a striking species of bamboo, image 40
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — canes mature to jet black in 2-3 years
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — along with its lustrous sheen
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — delivers a striking contrast against green foliage
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 7 through 10; along with its lustrous sheen
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — For optimal growth and health; phyllostachys nigra, or Black Bamboo, is a striking ornamental species known, image 52
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — delivers a striking contrast against green foliage; it thrives in full sun to partial shade
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — which mature from green to a deep black over a period of 2-3 years
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — is a striking species of bamboo known for its distinctively dark-colored culms; delivers a striking contrast, image 43
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — Phyllostachys nigra, or Black Bamboo, is a striking ornamental species known for its unique, dark-hued culms; thrives in
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — along with its lustrous sheen; ideal as a privacy screen or focal point in a garden design, image 45
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — making it an excellent feature in a landscape designed for visual impact; canes mature to jet black in 2-3, image 47
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — along with its lustrous sheen; ideal as a privacy screen or focal point in a garden design
Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys Nigra) — reaching 15-25 feet tall with 1-2 inch diameter in USDA zones 7-10; bamboo for half or shade
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