Tiger Bamboo, Leopard Bamboo, Snakeskin Bamboo, Black Bamboo 'Boryana', Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory', Phyllostachys boryana, Running Bamboo
Phyllostachys nigra ‘Boryana’ (Tiger Bamboo) is a very distinctive evergreen bamboo with tall, upright canes spotted with green and brown. Olive green at first, the culms, 2 in. wide (5 cm), quickly become spotted with dark brown, then take on a dark shiny brown color over a 2-3 year period. They tend to arch heavily from midlength and contrast beautifully with the short and narrow, pointed leaves, up to 5 in. (12 cm). The exceptional wood quality and straight culms of this large timber bamboo make it ideal for construction. In Japan, the culms of this bamboo are prized for use in teahouses. More vigorous than the species, this running bamboo makes an outstanding specimen or focal point in the landscape. It can also be used as a screen and can be grown in containers. Hardiness: 14 to -4ºF (-10 to -20ºC)
Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
4 - 11 |
Plant Type | Bamboos |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Genus | Phyllostachys |
Common names | Bamboo, Black Bamboo |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
Spread | 8' - 15' (240cm - 4.6m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
Hardiness |
7 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
4 - 11 |
Plant Type | Bamboos |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Genus | Phyllostachys |
Common names | Bamboo, Black Bamboo |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
Spread | 8' - 15' (240cm - 4.6m) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
How many Phyllostachys nigra ‘Boryana’ (Tiger Bamboo) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Phyllostachys nigra ‘Boryana’ (Tiger Bamboo) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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