Black Bamboo
Phyllostachys nigra
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Black Bamboo is a striking running bamboo with dark blackish-purple culms that mature from green, creating dramatic contrast in the garden. It grows vigorously and reaches moderate heights, making it ideal for screens, hedges, or specimen plantings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
China
Seasonality
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Black Bamboo is a striking running bamboo with dark blackish-purple culms that mature from green, creating dramatic contrast in the garden. It grows vigorously and reaches moderate heights, making it ideal for screens, hedges, or specimen plantings.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Black Bamboo grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
China
Seasonality
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation