Friendly name: Black Stripe

Phyllostachys nigra
'Megoruchiku'

Maximum Height: 54'
Maximum Diameter: 3 1/2"
Minimum Temperature: 0° F
Does best in full sun.
Spreading: Moderate

Phyllostachys nigra Megurochiku

Culms of Phyllostachys nigra 'Megurochiku' are green or yellowish green, similar to 'Henon,' but as it ages, the sulcus (culm groove) of this bamboo turns brown or purplish black.

Somewhat rare.

Name	Botanical	Alternate	Meaning
Pronunciation Phyllostachys nigra Megurochiku
Botanical Latin is essentially a written language .... How they are pronounced really matters little provided they sound pleasant and are understood by all concerned... W.T. Stearn an authority on Botanical Latin
Phyllostachys	fil-lo-STAK-iss	fy-lo-STAK-iss	Greek for leaf spike
nigra	NY-gruh		Black
Megurochiku	MEgu-ROW-CHEE-cue

Year	Height	Diam	Low Temp	Winter damage	First shoot
Performance data Phyllostachys nigra Megurochiku (Zone 7)
1	4'	"	11°	None	April 22
2	12'	0 3/4"	8°	Low leaf burn	April 29
3	15'	1"	6°	Low leaf burn	May 1
4	21'	1 1/4"	5°	None	May 8
5	23'	1"	12°	None
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.
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Uses Phyllostachys nigra Megurochiku
Edible shoots	Excellent	Hedge	Too tall
House	Too large	Wood quality	Excellent
Container	Good	Crafts	Good
Screen	High branching	Ornamental	Excellent
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Prices
Phyllostachys nigra Megurochiku
$55	$70	$90	$120
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