Phyllostachys nigra
'Hale'

Maximum Height: 20'
Maximum Diameter: 1 1/2"
Minimum Temperature: -5° F
Does best in 3/4 day sun.
Spreading: Moderate
ID: Grif 13931 01 PL

The 'Hale' clone is similar to nigra, but smaller and reported to be hardier. Culms of this bamboo turn black sooner than other forms.

Performance
Phyllostachys nigra Hale (Zone 7)

Phyllostachys nigra Hale

Phyllostachys nigra Hale ...

First year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Hale First year growth photo

Second year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Hale Second year growth photo

Third year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Hale Third year growth photo

Fourth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Hale Fourth year growth photo

Fifth year
Bamboo - Phyllostachys nigra Hale Fifth year growth photo

Name	Botanical	Alternate	Meaning
Pronunciation Phyllostachys nigra Hale
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

Uses Phyllostachys nigra Hale
Edible shoots	Excellent	Hedge	Too tall
House	Too large	Wood quality	Excellent
Container	Good	Crafts	Good
Screen	High branching	Ornamental	Good
Click the use link above for more info.