Description
Phyllostachys nigra ... Commonly known as running black bamboo ... native of Hunan Province in China ... Growing up to 3-7 m tall x 3 m wide , forms clumps of slender arching canes that turn black after two or three seasons ... The abundant lance-shaped leaves are 5-12 cm long ... Grows in thickets which add great effect to oriental themed gardens ... Phyllostachys nigra is an upright (erect) bamboo and lends itself to planter boxes & large containers ..