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- Does the black bamboo form rhizomes?
- Which kind is suitable for my garden?
- The most important thing about Phyllostachys nigra:
- The most important thing about Fargesia nitida "Black Pearl":
- Tips
If black bamboo is grown in the garden, a rhizome barrier should be placed
Does the black bamboo form rhizomes?
With its dark stalks, the black bamboo is extremely decorative. Mostly meant by this name of the Phyllostachys nigra, which is also traded under the name "Schwarzhalmbambus". This bamboo is quite rhizome, but they are manageable.
In addition, there is also the Fargesia nitida "Black Pearl", which is one of the bamboo varieties that do not form rhizomes. Fargesia grow like a hornet and do not spread as uncontrollably as the various species of the Phyllostachys.
Which kind is suitable for my garden?
In principle, you can choose a bamboo with black stalks according to your preferences. However, the different species also have different needs in terms of planting or care. So the Phyllostachys nigra prefers a sunny to partially shaded location while the black garden bamboo, so the Fargesia nitida with black stems is also called, it prefers half shady or even shady.
If you want a particularly large bamboo, then the Phyllostachys nigra is perhaps the bamboo of your choice. It grows up to 10 meters high and is hardy to about - 16 ° C or - 20 ° C. Build a rhizome barrier when planting, then your bamboo will not overgrow the whole garden unchecked. He is otherwise difficult to remove.
After a possible flowering, which is expected in this species about every 40 years, a Phyllostachys does not die off, in contrast to the bamboo fargesia. But this species blooms only every 80 to 100 years. The Fargesien are the frost-tolerant bamboo species. They are hardy to -25 ° C.
The most important thing about Phyllostachys nigra:
hardy between - 16 ° C and - 20 ° C
The most important thing about Fargesia nitida "Black Pearl":
Tips
If you do not want to build a rhizome barrier or are looking for a horny bamboo, then choose a black garden bamboo.