Botanical name | Phyllostachys nigra |
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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. |
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Common name(s) | Black Bamboo |
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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.
It has green leaves. They are lanceolate in shape.