Phyllostachys nigra 'Megurochiku' (Megurochiku Black Bamboo, Megurochiku Kuro-Chiku)
Botanical Information
Family | Poaceae |
Genus | Phyllostachys |
Species | nigra |
Cultivar | 'Megurochiku' |
Category | Woody |
Origin | The genus name comes from the Greek word for leaf, 'phyllon' and 'stachys', meaning spike. |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | A translucent white substance taken from the nodal joints of some species of bamboo, called tabasheer or bamboo silica, is used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine. It also plays a role in traditional Chinese medicine. It is composed of silica and water with traces of lime and potash. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H6 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -18 - (-12) |
Temperature (°F) | 0 - 10 |
Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Phyllostachys nigra 'Megurochiku' is a bamboo plant with typical long, hollow stems and narrow-lanceolate leaves. |
Landscape | Suited to specimen and grove plantings. |
Propagation | By large divisions in the spring. Transfer straight to the planting site, mist or drench frequently until established. |
Cultivation | Grow in rich damp soil in a sheltered location. |
Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Narrow-lanceolate with parallel venation. |