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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
Small
(UK Delivery Only)
£20.00
Medium
(UK Delivery Only)
£55.00 each
Large
£95.00 each
Plant Details
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Green-brown stems will become black from second or third year, resembling polished ebony. -
Medicinal properties
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Place of origin
Eastern and central China. -
EvergreenDark-green leaves 4-13cm (1½-5in) long.
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
2.5-3.5m (8-10ft) -
Spread
2m (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 winter
Hardy 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2.5-3.5m (8-10ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Patio / pot plantsSub-tropical / mediterranean
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
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