Phyllostachys nigra
Black Bamboo
From: £59.95
Famed for its iconic black mature canes, Phyllostachys nigra has become the most popular ornamental bamboo across the globe.
Black Bamboo makes for a striking choice of statement bamboo that can be utilised in a variety of ways into nearly any garden.
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Plant Biography
Native to China where it has a wide range of medicinal and culinary uses, Black Bamboo is also prized for its use in decorative wood working as it retains its gorgeous dark tones when dried.
Phyllostachys nigra is one of the most beloved and useful bamboos when designing a garden because of its unusual jet black culms. New culms emerge green every spring and gradually turn black in one to three years, creating a constant contrast of light and dark culms that is brought together by its slender, dark green leaves.
There’s endless ways to style it, but as a starting point it often looks great in gardens that have either a contemporary, Japanese-style or lush jungle aesthetic. Because of its unique appearance it looks best planted as a single statement specimen.
Expert Tip
Care & Size Guidance
Phyllostachys nigra is quite slow to spread, but is vigorous once established so nonetheless requires the installation of root barrier.
It needs a position with plenty of light, out of the wind, and plenty of watering to thrive.
Phyllostachys nigra requires the installation of root barrier to prevent it from becoming invasive.
Quality of the bamboo plant i ordered is not the best. Has a fair few dying leaves and is just not what i was expecting at all.
Palm Centre reply: We’re sorry your experience with us has not been the best in this instance. We are doing our best to provide customers with great quality plants, however it seems in this instance we have failed you. The bamboo is shedding quite a lot of foliage at this time of the year as new growth is coming through, and some of the branches do, indeed look bare. However they are full of new buds that will start unfolding in a matter of weeks.
Benjamin Bamborough (verified owner) –
Excellent service, kept up to date with the order process from start to finish. Plants arrived healthy and well packaged.
Julia K. –
This bamboo is stunning. I was sent three pots which were green, luscious and tall! Customer service was great and the price was unbeatable (I did a lot of shopping around). I would order more but my dont have any space left!
Michael O. –
Arrived safely, well protected and lovely plants. Very pleased with the size, thank you!
Andrew G. –