Friendly name: Nigra Giant Black

Phyllostachys nigra
'Daikokuchiku'
"Giant Black"

Maximum Height: 57'
Maximum Diameter: 3 1/4"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Aggressive

Phyllostachys nigra Daikokuchiku Giant Black


This bamboo is a clone of Phyllostachys nigra from California that is larger than the species. New culms turn jet black, usually in the first year. Popular because of it graceful habit and sharp accent of its culm color. Rare.


Performance
Phyllostachys nigra Daikokuchiku Giant Black (Zone 7)
Phyllostachys nigra Daikokuchiku Giant Black
Phyllostachys nigra Daikokuchiku Giant Black...
First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Daikokuchiku Giant Black First year growth photo

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

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

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

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

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 
Daikokuchiku DAY-eye-KO-cue-CHEE-cue    

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