Phyllostachys, Black Bamboo
Phyllostachysnigra 'Punctata'

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Phyllostachys (fy-lo-STAK-iss)
Species: nigra (NY-gruh)
Cultivar: Punctata

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting