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Black Bamboo

Phyllostachys nigra, Poaceae

Zones
7–10
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CitronCitrus medica
Wind ProtectionShade Provision
Arctic KiwiActinidia kolomikta
Physical SupportWind Protection
Tea PlantCamellia sinensis
Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Japanese WisteriaWisteria floribunda
Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

White MulberryMorus alba

Black bamboo's allelopathic effects and root competition can inhibit mulberry tree establishment

Uses

Functions

TimberOrnamental

Edible Parts

Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Black Bamboo grow in?

Black Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Black Bamboo?

Good companions for Black Bamboo include Citron, Arctic Kiwi, Tea Plant, Japanese Wisteria.

Design guilds with Black Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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