PHYLLOSTACHYS NIGRA

Phyllostachys nigra

Common name - Black Bamboo

Family: POACEAE

A tall and elegant bamboo with polished ebony-black mature canes and dark green leaves. The slender canes, which are deep dusty green for the first few years, look perfect in a contemporary, minimalist garden. Once matured, Phyllostachys nigra’s striking black canes and bold, lanceolate, fluro green leaves become an eye catching centrepiece.

CULTIVATION
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Protect from cold drying winds. In a container grow in a loam-based compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser on a monthly basis during the growing season. May remain clump-forming in poor or dry soils but can become invasive in warm, moist or favourable conditions.

PROPAGATION
Division in spring. Suggested planting locations and garden types - Hedging & Screens Architectural Patio & Container Plants.

PRUNING

Remove weak, dead, damaged or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to best effect. Cut out any flowering shoots promptly to discourage more from forming.

Position: full sun or partial shade

Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil

Rate of growth: fast growing

Hardiness: fully hardy