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BAMBOO Phyllostachys nigra
Commonly known as Black bamboo
Graceful arching habit, canes green at first becoming mottled dark brown or black. Prefers a sunny position
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EvergreenDark-green leaves 4-13cm (1½-5in) long.
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Height2.5-3.5m (8-10ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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BambooClump-forming bamboo with slender, arching stems. Creamy shoots emerge late May, at first green, turning black through the summer.
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Tall Shrub
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun
BAMBOO Phyllostachys nigra
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Good to knowGreen-brown stems will become black from second or third year, resembling polished ebony.
Medicinal properties
Place of originEastern and central China. -
Garden Location/ConditionsPatio / pot plantsSub-tropical / mediterranean
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
Bamboo - Care Guide
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2.5-3.5m (8-10ft)
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2m (6½ft) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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