Genus: Phyllostachys Species: nigra Eventual
Height: 400 Eventual Spread: 250 Position: full sun, partial shade, south, west Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen Soil Drainage moist but well drained Soil PH: acid, alkaline, neutral Exposure: sheltered Hardiness: (H4) Hardy Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit Phyllostachys nigra is a much sought after Black bamboo, having jet black canes & feathery green leaves. New canes of Pyllostachys nigras emerge green every spring & then gradually turn black over a 2 year period. The black bamboo makes a fantastic st&-alone plant, especially good in a large container.