Black Bamboo is an eye-catching clump-forming variety with a graceful arching habit. Its canes start green and mature to a mottled dark brown or black. Reaching heights of 4-8 meters, this bamboo is ideal for creating a dense hedge for privacy, windbreaks, or adding an exotic flair to your home or business. The vibrant contrast between the lush green foliage and the rich, dark canes creates a stunning, eye-catching hedge that brings dramatic beauty to any landscape.
Where should I site my Phyllostachys?
Plant it in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. To propagate, divide the bamboo clumps. Feed the bamboo with a general-purpose granular fertiliser in late spring and summer and refresh the mulch layer regularly.
Consider investing in a soaker hose to help keep your plants well-watered without having to think about it, especially during hotter weather.
Growth and Pruning
Since this bamboo variety grows slightly faster, it will require more frequent pruning to prevent it from becoming invasive.
To keep the bamboo manageable and healthy, remove weak, dead, or damaged canes down to ground level throughout the year and clear debris from the base. Enhance the appearance of the canes by removing lower foliage, either by snapping offside branches or cutting them with secateurs.
Characteristics
- Narrow Pointed evergreen glossy green foliage
- Green canes on new growth becoming mottled dark brown/black
- Can grow between 4-8 metres tall
- Winter Hardy, protect from dry and cold winds
- Pot grown (year-round purchase)
Bamboo Phyllostachys Nigra 20 Litre Pot 150/160cm Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Fast Growing Evergreen