{"product_id":"black-bamboo-phyllostachys-nigra-live-bare-root-plant-3-fresh-rhizomes-for-privacy-screen","title":"Black Bamboo Phyllostachys Nigra Live Bare Root Plant - 3 Fresh Rhizomes for Privacy Screen","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) is a striking ornamental bamboo prized for its slender, jet-black culms and graceful, airy foliage. This live bare root plant, supplied as three fresh rhizomes, offers an excellent way to establish a dramatic privacy screen or a focal point in the landscape. The contrasting dark canes and bright green leaves create year-round interest, making it a favorite for Asian-inspired gardens, modern landscapes, and natural screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and fast-growing once established, Black Bamboo forms a dense clump of upright canes that can reach impressive heights, providing effective privacy and wind protection. Its running habit requires containment to prevent unwanted spread, but with proper management, it rewards growers with a unique and elegant addition to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive black culms that mature from green to deep ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraceful, narrow green leaves that rustle in the breeze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing and tall, ideal for privacy screens and hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRunning bamboo habit; requires root barrier for control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen in mild climates, providing year-round structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phyllostachys nigra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Running bamboo (perennial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, spreading via rhizomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-35 feet (with adequate care)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 feet apart for screen planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant rhizomes in spring or early fall in a prepared bed with loose, well-draining soil. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the rhizome and spread roots gently. Position the rhizome horizontally about 2-3 inches deep, cover with soil, and water thoroughly. Keep the area consistently moist but not waterlogged until new shoots emerge. For privacy screens, install a root barrier to contain spread. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and mulch to retain moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Bamboo benefits from regular watering during establishment and in dry periods. Prune to remove old or damaged canes and to maintain desired shape. In colder zones, provide winter protection for young plants. With proper care, rhizomes should establish and begin producing new canes within a few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree (3) fresh Black Bamboo rhizomes (live bare root plants) for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67835992244534,"sku":"FOLIA2-1603","price":194.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6632284661_9y8p.jpg?v=1793096990","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/black-bamboo-phyllostachys-nigra-live-bare-root-plant-3-fresh-rhizomes-for-privacy-screen","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}