Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Timor Black Bamboo, Javanese Black Bamboo, Black Asper Bamboo
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Not marine, Terrícola
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water Deeply, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Dermatitis, Rash
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antitussive, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Styptic
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PHYLLOSTACHYS nigra
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Black Bamboo, Running Bamboo
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
काला बांस
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
schwarzer Bambus
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
bambou noir
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
negro de bambú
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
μαύρο μπαμπού
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Black Bamboo
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Czarny Bambus
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
niger Bamboo
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Phyllostachys Siebold & Zucc
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Black Bamboo and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Black Bamboo and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Bamboo and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Bamboo and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Black Bamboo and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Bamboo height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Black Bamboo and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Black Bamboo flower color:
Black Bamboo leaf color: Lime Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Bamboo and Bird Cherry
Care of Black Bamboo and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Bamboo pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.