Phyllostachys, Black Bamboo 'Hale'

Phyllostachysnigra

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phyllostachys (fy-lo-STAK-iss)
Species
nigra (NY-gruh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vista, California(9 reports)

Portland, Oregon

La Vernia, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | May 2014 | positive

Grows very well here in Portland, Oregon. The new cane turns black a year after it shoots up in spring.

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