Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory'

Also Known As

Phyllostachys nigra 'Boryana'
Bory Tiger Bamboo
Snakeskin Bamboo

Plant type

bamboo

size

H: 30'-50'
W: 6'-100'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory' plant details

Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory' is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory'

Plant type: bamboo
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 100 FT - wide, 30 FT - 50 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phyllostachys nigra 'Bory'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Phyllostachys nigra 'Boryana' is a large timber bamboo, much like Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon', and has strong, straight culms ideal for use in construction. The new shoots emerge green and later turn a light tan with a dark brown or black spotted pattern, giving 'Bory' it's common name, 'Tiger Stripe' or 'Snakeskin' Bamboo. High yields of large diameter edible shoots appear after several years of maturity.

Like 'Henon', 'Bory' is usually a slower spreader and can be contained better than other timber bamboos such as Phyllostachys vivax.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Because of its patchwork of brown splotches on lime green canes 'Bory' creates the tortoise shell effect from which comes one of its common names. 30 ft tall.