Mary Ann and Bert Silverman
1458 Dusty Road
Crewe, Virginia 23930
(434) 645-7662
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The 'Hale' clone is similar to nigra, but smaller and reported to be hardier. Culms of this bamboo turn black sooner than other forms.
| Pronunciation Phyllostachys nigra Hale |
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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 | |
| Performance data Phyllostachys nigra Hale (Zone 7) |
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| Year | Height | Diam | Low Temp | Winter damage | First shoot |
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| 1 | 3' | 0 3/8" | 10° | High leaf burn | April 3 |
| 2 | 9.5' | 0 5/8" | 11° | High leaf burn | April 10 |
| 3 | 12' | 0 3/4" | 8° | Medium leaf burn | April 16 |
| 4 | 16' | 1" | 6° | Low leaf burn | April 8 |
| 5 | 18' | 1" | 5° | Low leaf burn | April 1 |
| 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 Hale |
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| Edible shoots | Excellent | Hedge | Too tall |
| House | Too large | Wood quality | Excellent |
| Container | Good | Crafts | Good |
| Screen | High branching | Ornamental | Good |
| Prices | |||
| Phyllostachys nigra Hale | |||
| A | B | C | D |
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| $50 | $65 | $85 | $115 |
| 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.