PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra

black bamboo, whangee cane

PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra

black bamboo, whangee cane

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Maintenance advice : Prune hedges at the begining of summer. To rejuvenate the shoots, prune a few old culms at their base in spring when the new shoots are growing.
Botanical/Horticultural origin : China, Japan, Taiwan; Introduced by Lodgies (UK) around 1825
Use group : Bamboo and Grass
Height at 10 years : 6 m
Width at 10 years : 3 m
Growth : Fast
Exposure : Sun - Half shade
Evergreen/Deciduous : Evergreen
Shape : bush, spreading
Colour of leaves : Green
Soil type : Garden soil
Uses : Border

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Very vigorous plant that spreads thanks to non-invasive suckers. The culms initially green, become very black in direct sunlight. Beautiful, shiny dark green foliage. The leaves are falling down at -12°C with dry winter winds. It is best planted in sheltered locations.