Description:

Phyllostachys nigra 'Meguruchiku' is another Black Bamboo relative with green canes and brown stripes in the sulcus.  In other respects, it is much like Henon Bamboo - capable of reaching heights over 55' with a culm diameter nearly 4".  It thrives in rich, organic, slightly acid soils with some summer irrigation, and is cold hardy to about -5 degrees F.

Planting History:

I acquired this bamboo in 2000 from a private garden, where it was effectively being used in a circle planting to screen a utility pole.  The brown striping is subtle, and occurs with varying intensity and distribution, or sometimes not at all (I thin out canes that don’t have striping).  As of 2005, I am growing this plant strictly in containers.

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