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Black Bamboo
Phyllostachys nigra
Pronunciation: fil-oh-STAY-kis Ny-gruh
SKU #01144
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Thick foliage clumps may reach 15 to 20 ft. tall, left unpruned.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Azalea (Azalea); Pachysandra (Pachysandra) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
Style
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Azalea (Azalea); Pachysandra (Pachysandra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.