A stunning bamboo with arching, slender black canes that carry lance shaped dark green leaves. A bamboo which shouldn’t be overlooked if space allows as its rich dark colour provides an attractive and unique backdrop for any garden.
- Latin Name: Phyllostachys nigra
- Common name: Black bamboo
- Aspect: Tolerate full sun or partial shade.
- Mature Plant Size: Height 5-10ft (1.5-3m), Spread 6-10ft (1.8-3m)
- Soil conditions: Requires a moist, fertile soil that is free-draining.
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy
- Pot Size: 3 litres
