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Black Bamboo Phyllostachys nigra

Striking Phyllostachys nigra bamboo with green canes that mature to polished black. A popular screening plant for UK gardens. Includes black bamboo nigra care, watering advice, and containment tips for this vigorous running bamboo.

  • Type: shrub
  • Sun: full sun
  • Soil: moist
  • Watering: moderate
  • Height: about 500 cm
  • Spread: about 250 cm
  • Flowers: none

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