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) |
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Pronunciation Phyllostachys nigra Daikokuchiku Giant Black |
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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 | |
Daikokuchiku | DAY-eye-KO-cue-CHEE-cue |
Uses Phyllostachys nigra Daikokuchiku Giant Black |
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Edible shoots | Excellent | Hedge | Too tall |
House | Too large | Wood quality | Excellent |
Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
Screen | High branching | Ornamental | Excellent |