Culms emerge a dark green and then turn jet black after the first 6 months to one year. Popular because of its graceful habit and the sharp accent of its culm color. "Black bamboo" is highly desirable as an ornamental. Said to grow larger in northern climates. It is not clear whether there is significant difference between some of the cultivars. Culms are used in furniture making, fishing rods, musical instruments, walking sticks and various crafts.
Performance Phyllostachys nigra Black Bamboo (Zone 7) |
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Pronunciation Phyllostachys nigra Black Bamboo |
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Botanical Latin is essentially a written language ....
How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... |
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Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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Phyllostachys | fil-lo-STAK-iss | fy-lo-STAK-iss | Greek for leaf spike |
nigra | NY-gruh | Black |
Uses Phyllostachys nigra Black Bamboo |
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Edible shoots | Good | Hedge | Good |
House | 6 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Good |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | Excellent | Ornamental | Excellent |