Black Bamboo, Phyllostachys nigra, is very popular in China and Japan and has become a huge favorite in western gardens.
This elegant plant is a customer favorite year after year – it is proving to be a mainstay of the Wayside Gardens selection. The bamboo shoots darken to a deep, glossy black as they mature, creating a classy contrasting accent against the deep green foliage. This is a perfect plant for creative gardeners.
You can combine Black Bamboo with a few arborvitae and a few of our most popular Japanese Maples to create a serene Japanese-themed garden. Acer palmatum 'Oridono Nashiki' is currently the most popular Japanese Maple, and Acer 'Shaina' has been a customer favorite for years.
August 31, 2009
Can black bamboo be grown successfully in containers?
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Do they grow well in Southern California?
Thanks,
Julia
September 2, 2009
Black bamboo grows large, 25 feet tall, each shoot can be 3 or 4 inches in diameter, and it can spread about 10 feet per plant. You would need a very large, deep container. The container itself would restrict the growth somewhat, but this is still a very large, fast-growing plant.
It will grow very well in most of Southern California. Black Bamboo is rated to up to USDA zone 9, and some parts of Southern California bleed into zone ten, which is a little hot. Also, if your particular area is very dry, black bamboo prefers more humid climates.