Black Bamboo Seeds
Phyllostachys nigra
Height: 20-32 ft (6-10 m)
Max Culm Diameter: 2.2" (5.5 cm)
Hardiness: -10 degrees Fahrenheit
USDA Zone: 6-10
Light: Full Sun / Partial Shade
Black Bamboo Seeds - Phyllostachys nigra
$4.95Price
- Black Bamboo is beautiful in the landscape with the stunning contrast of colors provided by its ebony culms and bright green foliage.
- Used for timber, food and musical instruments, among many other things.
- Most common genus of bamboo used in the textile industry of China.
- Average breaking tenacity is more than 3x that of cotton, wool, rayon or polyester.
- Unlike some varieties, Phyllostachys Nigra is NOT considered an invasive species in the United States.
- Clumps of slender arching canes turn black after 2 or 3 seasons.
- Abundant lance-shaped leaves are 4-13 cm (2-5 in) long.
- Grows best is Climate Zones 7-10. It can grow in Zone 6, but expected mature size is 16 ft tall, and will be slow to reach its maximum height.
- Accents the landscaping of any garden or used to create a dense border for privacy.