Phyllostachys nigra - Wikipedia
Phyllostachys nigra, commonly known as black bamboo [2] or purple bamboo (Chinese: 紫竹), is a species of bamboo, native to Hunan Province of China, and is widely cultivated elsewhere. [3] Growing up to 25 m (82 ft) tall by 30 cm (1 ft) broad, it forms clumps of slender arching canes which turn black after two or three seasons.
Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo) - Gardenia
Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo) Black Bamboo, Whangee Cane, Kuro-Chiku, Bambusa nigra, Running Bamboo. Prized as a garden ornamental, Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo) is a striking evergreen bamboo with tall, upright, polished black canes that arch slightly at the top.
Black Bamboo: Care and Growing Guide - The Spruce
Mar 31, 2022 · Phyllostachys nigra, commonly referred to as black bamboo, is famous for its ebony-colored stalks, or culms. It is a running bamboo, which means it spreads and grows rapidly through underground rhizomes. This can cause black bamboo to be very invasive if not controlled.
Phyllostachys Nigra (Black Bamboo) Care & Growth Guide
Dec 27, 2023 · Phyllostachys nigra, also known as black bamboo, has distinctive characteristics such as culms that transition from green to ebony black, wavy culm sheaths with oral setae, auricles, and ligules. It requires at least 6 hours of sunlight …
Phyllostachys nigra | black bamboo Bamboos/RHS - RHS …
Phyllostachys are attractive, large, evergreen bamboos with running rhizomes, although in cool temperate climates may initially behave like clump-forming genera. Canes grooved on alternate sides between the nodes, with usually two leafy branches at each node
Black Bamboo: Phyllostachys nigra and others - Bambu Batu
Aug 17, 2022 · Phyllostachys nigra is the species that we most commonly designate as black bamboo. Native to China and Taiwan, this is a temperate, cold-hardy bamboo in the Arundinarieae tribe, with vigorously running rhizome roots.
Flora Grubb: Phyllostachys nigra Guide
Our guide to Phyllostachys nigra: Running bamboo with black culms can reach 20ft in the ground, shorter in pots. Avoid windy and hottest positions. Confine in ground to avoid aggressive spreading rhizomes.
Phyllostachys nigra (Black bamboo) - position, watering, …
Phyllostachys nigra, commonly known as Black Bamboo, is a visually striking plant that adds a touch of elegance and drama to any landscape. It is a clumping bamboo species originating from China and is highly valued for its unique characteristics.
Phyllostachys nigra Black Bamboo, Kuro-Chiku PFAF Plant Database
Phyllostachys nigra is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 7.5 m (24ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind.
Black bamboo - Fine Gardening
Phyllostachys nigra. This bamboo is native to eastern and central China and can reach 15 feet tall and almost as wide. After two or three years, slender green culms turn a lustrous black. The foliage is abundant and dark green, making a stunning combination with the stems.