Phyllostachys nigra 'Megurochiku' - Very similar in growth and appearance to P.n. Another giant, this bamboo has bright green culms. The surface of the culms have a finely textured feel, looking like the skin of a football under magnification. White bands below each node give this bamboo a distinct look. A fast grower.
Culms are buttery yellow with occasional green stripes.
This is a beautiful bamboo that quickly reaches a large size. Dark green, giant culms. This is the second largest of the hardy giants. I have personally cut and measured culms that were 5 inches in diameter and 60 feet tall.