2 Black Timber Bamboo Rhizomes - Phyllostachys nigra Live Bare Root Plants

Black Timber Bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) is a striking ornamental bamboo prized for its distinctive black culms and graceful, arching habit. This live bare root rhizome offering lets you establish a fast-growing screen, hedge, or specimen planting in the landscape. The contrasting dark canes and delicate green foliage create year-round interest and a classic Asian garden aesthetic.

Hardy and adaptable, Black Timber Bamboo is a running bamboo that can form a dense grove over time. It is well-suited to privacy screens, windbreaks, and background plantings in larger gardens. With proper care, the rhizomes will produce new shoots and develop into vigorous plants.

Plant Features

• Distinctive black culms mature from green
• Fast-growing running bamboo habit
• Graceful, arching form with fine foliage
• Excellent for screening and hedges
• Hardy ornamental bamboo

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Phyllostachys nigra
• Plant Type: Running bamboo (rhizomatous perennial)
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright, running
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10
• Mature Height: 20-35 feet
• Spacing: 3-5 feet apart for screen plantings

Planting & Care

Plant bare root rhizomes in prepared soil enriched with organic matter. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the rhizome, place it horizontally with roots spread, and cover with 1-2 inches of soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the area consistently moist until new growth appears. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.

For best results, plant in spring or early fall. Black Timber Bamboo spreads via underground rhizomes; install a root barrier if you want to contain its spread. Fertilize lightly in spring and water during dry spells. With proper care, rhizomes should establish and begin producing new shoots within a few weeks to months.

What's Included

2 live bare root Black Timber Bamboo rhizomes (Phyllostachys nigra).