Phyllostachys nigra 'Boryana' - 700-800 CM C500

Description
The Black bamboo 'Boryana' (Phyllostachys nigra) with its medium green leaf colouring and green-brown stems is a decorative design element in the garden, which with its upright growth can be used particularly well as a single plant. Sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected locations with well-drained and nutrient-rich soil are preferred. Under favourable conditions, this hardy bamboo reaches a height of approx. 6 m and grows up to 2.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* edible * tolerates pruning

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Black bamboo 'Boryana's are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Black bamboo 'Boryana' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Black bamboo 'Boryana' is an upright growing large shrub that can reach a height of 4 - 6 m and a width of 1.5 - 2.5 m. It usually grows 1 - 1.5 m per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Privacy screen, solitary

Stems
Black bamboo 'Boryana' is characterised by its green-brown culms.

Root
Stoloniferous.