Black Bamboo is an evergreen bamboo with an upright, clumping habit that makes a great screen and does well in pots. New canes emerge green, aging to ebony black to stand out brilliantly against bright green foliage. Grows well in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 30′ tall, width varies
- Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
- Water Needs: Low
- USDA Zone: 7
- Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping, Running
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Attributes: Deer Resistant, Evergreen, Waterwise, Cold Hardy
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Grows well in a variety of enriched soils with good drainage. Feed with a general fertilizer in spring. Divide to prevent overcrowding when necessary. Cold hardy to 0°F.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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