Phyllostachys nigra- Black Bamboo planted in bag

Family: Poaceae Genus: Phyllostachys Species: nigra Common Name: Black Bamboo Category: Ornamental Bamboo, potted plants Hardiness: 5-11 Foliage: Grown for foliage, Evergreen Other details: Culms are green for first 6 months, molting to black. One of the more sought after bamboos due to the ebony culms color. Culms are 3-8m high,. green for first 6 months, then turn to black. The weeping habit can create a problem when planted next to walk ways. Prune lower portion of culms to show off the beauty. Culms for art usages, young shoots delicious.