Mary Ann and Bert Silverman
1458 Dusty Road
Crewe, Virginia 23930
(434) 645-7662
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Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory' differs from nigra by growing larger, taller and more upright. Culms emerge green and with age develop blotches or spots of black and brown or purple, never completely black. This bamboo is an attractive ornamental. The culms are used for furniture and crafts. First introduced in the U.S. by David Fairchild in 1902 under the name 'Madaradake.'
| Pronunciation Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory' Bory or Snakeskin Bamboo |
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Botanical Latin is essentially a written language ....
How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... |
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| Name | Botanical | Alternate | Meaning |
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| Phyllostachys | fil-lo-STAK-iss | fy-lo-STAK-iss | Greek for leaf spike |
| nigra | NY-gruh | Black | |
| Bory | BO-ree | ||
| Performance data Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory' Bory or Snakeskin Bamboo (Zone 7) |
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| Year | Height | Diam | Low Temp | Winter damage | First shoot |
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| 1 | 1.5' | " | 9° | None | April 17 |
| 2 | 4.5' | 0 1/4" | 8° | None | March 19 |
| 3 | 17' | 0 3/4" | 10° | None | April 15 |
| 4 | 22' | 1 1/4" | 11° | None | April 6 |
| 5 | 26' | 1 5/8" | 8° | None | April 15 |
| We start harvesting and grooming our groves after the 5th year, so any results after that would not reflect the true performance of the grove. | |||||
| Uses Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory' Bory or Snakeskin Bamboo |
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| Edible shoots | Too small | Hedge | Excellent |
| House | 4 hours min. sun | Wood quality | Good |
| Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
| Screen | Excellent | Ornamental | Excellent |
| Prices | |||
| Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory' Bory or Snakeskin Bamboo | |||
| A | B | C | D |
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| N/A | $50 | $70 | $100 |
| Check on availability before ordering sizes with this color background | |||
©2008 MidAtlanticBamboo
Individuals can use any photos or information on our site for non commercial use.
We would appreciate a credit line.