This plant is a thicket in form and has matte, fine textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour. The stems are showy and smooth in texture. Phyllostachys nigra (black bamboo) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Container, mass planting, specimen, screening and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Phyllostachys nigra has a natural resistance to deer.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Phyllostachys nigra (black bamboo) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Phyllostachys nigra (black bamboo) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.
