Friendly name: Nigra Bory

Phyllostachys nigra Bory or Snakeskin Bamboo

Maximum Height: 50'
Maximum Diameter: 3"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Phyllostachys nigra Bory


Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory' differs from nigra by growing larger, taller and more upright. Culms emerge green and with age develop blotches or spots of black and brown or purple, never completely black. This bamboo is an attractive ornamental. The culms are used for furniture and crafts. First introduced in the U.S. by David Fairchild in 1902 under the name 'Madaradake.'


Performance
Phyllostachys nigra Bory (Zone 7)
Phyllostachys nigra Bory
Phyllostachys nigra Bory...
First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Bory First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Bory Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Bory Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Bory Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Bory Fifth year growth photo
Pronunciation
Phyllostachys nigra Bory

Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned...
W.T. Stearn an authority on Botanical Latin

Name Botanical Alternate Meaning
Phyllostachys fil-lo-STAK-iss fy-lo-STAK-iss   Greek for leaf spike 
nigra NY-gruh   Black 
Bory BO-ree    

Uses
Phyllostachys nigra Bory
Edible shoots Excellent Hedge Too tall
House Too large Wood quality Excellent
Container Good Crafts Excellent
Screen High branching Ornamental Excellent
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