Phyllostachys nigra
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Common Name —— black bamboo; kurotake
Family —————— Poaceae
Hardiness Zone —— 7 – 10
Form ——————— tall, clump-forming bamboo
Height/Spread ——– 6.0 – 9.0 m / 1.8 – 2.4 m
Water ——————– medium
Soil ———————– moist; well-drained; acidic
Sunlight —————- full sun to part shade
Leaves —————— evergreen
Bark ——————— blackish
Limitation ————- might be invasive; prone to slugs
Strength —————- generally disease resistant
Use ———————– hedging; screens; patio