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Phyllostachys nigra
This popular variety is striking, with its tall, jet black culms and light, airy green foliage; will grow quite tall in ideal conditions; very impressive along borders or as a focal point, but must be controlled
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Black Bamboo will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 6 feet from the ground, and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round. This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division.
Height
25 feet
Width
5 feet
Exposure
full sun to shade
Water Needs
average to moist
Hardiness
Zone 6b-6b
Growth Rate
fast