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Black Bamboo
Black Bamboo 5 gallon
Black Bamboo
Black Bamboo
Black Bamboo

Black Bamboo

Phyllostachys nigra
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Evergreen bamboo with an upright, clumping habit that makes a great screen and does well in containers. New canes emerge green, turning ebony black over time to stand out brilliantly against a layer of bright green foliage.

*Monrovia priced higher.

Plant with Japanese Maples

Characteristics

  • Landscape Size: 30' tall, width varies
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
  • Water Needs: Low
  • USDA Zone: 7
  • Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping, Running
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Attributes: Deer Resistant, Evergreen, Waterwise, Cold Hardy

See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.

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Green Thumb Guide

Grows well in a variety of enriched soils with good drainage. Feed with a general fertilizer in spring. Divide to prevent overcrowding when necessary. Cold hardy to 0°F.

These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.

Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods

Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)

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