Black Bamboo
Phyllostachys nigra
Pronunciation: fil-oh-STAY-kis Ny-gruh
SKU #01144
| Description | Add an exotic, Asian look to the landscape with this rare form of bamboo. Fast growing, upright stems turn black in their second season, contrasting nicely with the rich green foliage. Spreads quickly by underground runners; without containment it may become invasive. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Thick foliage clumps may reach 15 to 20 ft. tall, left unpruned. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Azalea (Azalea); Pachysandra (Pachysandra) |
| Care | Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained soils. Spreads by rhizomes and can become invasive; best contained in a non-perforated pot with the lip above soil level. Protect root zone with a 4 to 6-inch layer of mulch to protect in harsh winter regions. Remove older canes and new shoots at the base to thin and reduce vigor. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.