Phyllostachys, Giant Black Bamboo 'Daikokuchiku'

Phyllostachysnigra

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Phyllostachys (fy-lo-STAK-iss)
Species
nigra (NY-gruh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
This plant is monocarpic
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

San Leandro, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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