Phyllostachys nigra
Black Bamboo, Kuro-Chiku
Family: Poaceae Grass
| Type | Perennial, grass |
| USDA Hardiness range | 7A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | n/a |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, massing, specimen |
| Height | 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |