2 Live Black Timber Bamboo Rhizomes – Phyllostachys nigra Bare Root Plants | Fast Growing Privacy Screen | Hardy Ornamental Bamboo

Create a stunning natural privacy screen with two live Black Timber Bamboo rhizomes (Phyllostachys nigra), shipped bare root and ready for planting. This highly sought-after ornamental bamboo is prized for its graceful green canes that mature into striking black stalks after two to three seasons. Ideal for privacy hedges, landscape accents, or ornamental gardens, Black Bamboo is a hardy, easy-to-grow variety that establishes a strong root system before producing vigorous new shoots. The canes are trimmed for safe shipping, and each rhizome is freshly dug with healthy roots ready to thrive. You will receive plants similar in size and health to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Black Timber Bamboo rhizomes
✔️ Bare root with healthy root system
✔️ Freshly dug Phyllostachys nigra plants
✔️ Canes trimmed for safe shipping
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Black Timber Bamboo
Botanical Name: Phyllostachys nigra
Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental bamboo
Growth Stage: Bare root rhizome
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours preferred)
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially while establishing
Mature Height: Up to 30 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast after establishment
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes (large containers recommended)

💡 Care Tip: Plant your rhizomes as soon as they arrive in well-draining soil or a container at least 5 gallons in size. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist. New shoots may take time to appear as the plant focuses on establishing its root system during the first growing season.