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Ships in ON, QC, NB, NS and PE
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  • Canadian Grown
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  • Shipped in ON, QC, NB, NS, PE

Phyllostachys nigra

Black Bamboo

Main interest:
highly decorative black culms, hardy
Exposure:
full sun to shade, rich well-drained soil
Growth type:
running
Foliage:
green and black culms, glossy green leaves
USDA Hardiness:
rhizome hardy to zone 5b: -26°C (-15°F), stems to zone 7a: -17.8°C (0°F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width (max.):
height: up to 20 ft (6 m)
Use:
specimen, medium tall summer privacy screens, planters

The legendary "Black Bamboo", Phyllostachys nigra has culms that slowly turn from green to black.  The contrast of mature black and new green culms is especially stunning in large plantings. Nigra has small glossy leaves, which appear quite feathery on hanging branches. New shoots have a unique and highly decorative appearance. Gain a hardiness zone with winter cover. You can also grow Black Bamboo  indoors, or grow it outdoors in a planter and bring it indoors for the winter. Fertilize with Nettle Tea.

In USDA Climate Zones expect the following mature size culms heights:

  • Zone 7 - over 30 feet
  • Zone 6 - 8 feet
  • Zone 5b - 6 feet
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Main interest:
highly decorative black culms, hardy
Exposure:
full sun to shade, rich well-drained soil
Growth type:
running
Foliage:
green and black culms, glossy green leaves
USDA Hardiness:
rhizome hardy to zone 5b: -26°C (-15°F), stems to zone 7a: -17.8°C (0°F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width (max.):
height: up to 20 ft (6 m)
Use:
specimen, medium tall summer privacy screens, planters

Synonym(s): Kurochiku

SKU: e4b849a54378    Category: All Plants (A to Z), Bamboo, All Bamboo (A to Z), Hardy Bamboo