| Botanical name | Phyllostachys nigra |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Black Bamboo |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | It has green leaves. They are lanceolate in shape. |
| Uses in landscape design | A highly desirable plant as an ornamental. It does great in pots or outside in rock gardens. Black bamboo provides great contrast to lighter plants in the garden. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Planting instructions | Plant in well drained soil in the full sun to partial shade. |
| Soil conditions | MoistWell drained |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Uses | It is used for lumber (timber), food, and musical instruments. |
| Wildlife attractions | beesbirdsbutterflies |
| Interesting planting ideas | Black bamboo provides great contrast to lighter plants in the garden. |
| Interesting info | This is reported to be the only species the culm turns a true ebony in color. |
Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo)
- Botanical name: Phyllostachys nigra
- Common name(s): Black Bamboo
- Categories: Bamboos, Grasses and sedges, Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Black bamboo has an upright, spreading habit. The stems turn black in the second year. It also makes a good screening plant. This plant bears green, lanceolate foliage.
Family: Poaceae
Synonym: Phyllostachys henonis
Botanical Pronunciation: fy-lo-STAK-iss NY-gruh
Phyllostachys nigra requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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It has green leaves. They are lanceolate in shape.
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