Friendly name: Nigra Black Bamboo

Phyllostachys nigra Black Bamboo

Maximum Height: 30'
Maximum Diameter: 2"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in 3/4 day sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Phyllostachys nigra Black Bamboo


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)
Phyllostachys nigra Black Bamboo
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First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Black Bamboo First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Black Bamboo Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Black Bamboo Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Black Bamboo Fourth year growth photo

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

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 

Uses
Phyllostachys nigra Black Bamboo
Edible shoots Good Hedge Good
House 6 hours min. sun Wood quality Good
Container Good Crafts Good
Screen Excellent Ornamental Excellent
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