Friendly name: Nigra Black Stripe - Megurochiku

Phyllostachys nigra
'Megoruchiku'

Maximum Height: 54'
Maximum Diameter: 3 1/2"
Minimum Temperature: -3° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Moderate

Phyllostachys nigra Megurochiku


Culms of Phyllostachys nigra 'Megurochiku' are green or yellowish green, similar to 'Henon,' but as it ages, the sulcus (culm groove) of this bamboo turns brown or purplish black.

Somewhat rare.


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

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Megurochiku Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Megurochiku Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Megurochiku Fourth year growth photo

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

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 
Megurochiku MEgu-ROW-CHEE-cue    

Uses
Phyllostachys nigra Megurochiku
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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