Black Bamboo Phyllostachys Nigra Live Bare Root Plant - 3 Fresh Rhizomes for Privacy Screen

Black 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.

Hardy 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.

Plant Features

• Distinctive black culms that mature from green to deep ebony
• Graceful, narrow green leaves that rustle in the breeze
• Fast-growing and tall, ideal for privacy screens and hedges
• Running bamboo habit; requires root barrier for control
• Evergreen in mild climates, providing year-round structure

Growing Information

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

Planting & Care

Plant 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.

Black 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.

What's Included

Three (3) fresh Black Bamboo rhizomes (live bare root plants) for planting.