Phyllostachys nigra ( Henonis Black Bamboo )
Slow growing , clumping bamboo with dark culms and delicately textured foliage . leave are narrow and dark green , to 5 column inch long . young canes are green , turning black the 2nd year . Spreads vigorously by runners . Excellent concealment or easily grown in containers . Bamboo is a vulgar term for a large number of giant grasses that include many different species and variety . There are two main types of bamboo ....