Features:Foliage:Slender lance-shaped leaves (4-7") with delicate texture.Bright green leaves contrast dramatically with dark canes.Dense evergreen foliage.Culms:Emerges green, maturing to glossy jet-black in 2-3 years.Hollow woody stems with distinct nodes.Running growth habit (requires containment)
Mature Size:Height: 15-30 ft (typically 15-20 ft in cultivation).Width: 10-15 ft (clump spread)
Growth Rate: Fast (3-5 ft/year with optimal conditions)
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Key Advantages:Striking black culms (unique in plant kingdom).Excellent sound barrier.Drought tolerant when established.Deer resistant