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Phyllostachys nigra ‘Boryana’ (Tiger Bamboo)

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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)

  • Grows up to 15-25 ft. tall (4-8 m) and 8-15 ft. wide (2-5 m).
  • Performs best in full sun or partial shade in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soils. Best planted in an open position. May remain clump-forming in poor or dry soils but can become invasive in warm, moist, or optimum conditions.
  • Great choice as an accent plant, for hedges and screens, and containers.
  • Virtually pest and disease free. Deer are generally not problematic.
  • Remove weak, dead, damaged, or spindly stems in spring and thin to show off stems to the best effect. Cut out any flowering shoots promptly to discourage more from forming.
  • Propagate by division in spring.
  • Phyllostachys nigra species is native to China. It can form dense thickets that displace native species. Once this plant is established, it is difficult to remove. 
  • Find where this species is invasive in the United States.
  • Discover beautiful U.S. native plant alternatives.

Requirements

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
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Phyllostachys bambusoides ‘Holochrysa’ (Allgold Bamboo)
Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens (Green-Glaucous Bamboo)
Phyllostachys aurea (Fish-Pole Bamboo)
Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. spectabilis (Showy Yellow Grove Bamboo)
Phyllostachys aureosulcata f. aureocaulis (Yellow Grove Bamboo)
Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo)

Recommended Companion Plants

Rheum palmatum (Chinese Rhubarb)
Symphytum caucasicum (Caucasian Comfrey)
Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern)
Choisya ternata (Mexican Orange Blossom)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

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
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