Phyllostachys nigra, commonly known as black bamboo[2] or purple bamboo (Chinese: 紫竹), is a species of bamboo, native to Hunan Province of China, and is widely cultivated elsewhere.

May 20, 2025 · Tall, dramatic, and visually impressive, black bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) features ebony stems adorned with pairs of slender, lance-shaped leaves of bright green with robust, clump …

Mar 31, 2025 · Few bamboo varieties are as visually striking as Phyllostachys nigra, commonly called black bamboo. Tall, black stalks are accentuated by small, medium-to-dark green leaves and a …

WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy. SIZE: Thick foliage clumps may reach 15 to 20 ft. tall, left unpruned. Add an exotic, Asian look to the landscape with this rare form of bamboo. Fast growing, …

Aug 17, 2022 · Native to China and Taiwan, this is a temperate, cold-hardy bamboo in the Arundinarieae tribe, with vigorously running rhizome roots. It also has a popular subspecies, P. nigra ‘Henon’, a …

Prized as a garden ornamental, Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo) is a striking evergreen bamboo with tall, upright, polished black canes that arch slightly at the top.

Dec 27, 2023 · Phyllostachys nigra, commonly known as black bamboo, is a fast-growing bamboo species with ebony-colored stalks or culms. It gets its name from the transition of its culms from …

Phyllostachys nigra, commonly known as black bamboo, is a species of bamboo belonging to the family Poaceae. It is native to China, where it grows in a variety of habitats, including forests and open areas.

P. nigra should be given a generous layer of rich topsoil, composed of compost or aged manure and mulch, and space to grow unimpeded. It makes an outstanding specimen, if well cared for, and it can …

Notes: Phyllostachys nigra is one of the most popular choices of ornamental bamboo in both the United States and Asia. The culms start out green in color, eventually becoming completely black.