Black Bamboo – 1 Fresh Live Rhizome | Phyllostachys nigra | Bare Root Bamboo | Exotic Privacy Hedge & Landscape Plant

Grow one of the world's most striking ornamental bamboos with this 1 fresh Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) rhizome, shipped bare root and ready for planting. This rare bamboo is prized for its canes that mature from green to a rich ebony black, creating a dramatic focal point in landscapes, privacy screens, and garden borders. Each rhizome is freshly harvested, cleaned, and carefully prepared to encourage healthy establishment. Black Bamboo is a slow starter that rewards patience with elegant growth and unique ornamental appeal. You will receive a healthy rhizome similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 fresh Black Bamboo rhizome
✔️ Botanical Name: Phyllostachys nigra
✔️ Shipped bare root with protective wrapping
✔️ Healthy live rhizome ready to plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Bamboo
Botanical Name: Phyllostachys nigra
Plant Type: Evergreen running bamboo
Growth Stage: Fresh bare root rhizome
Sun Requirements: Partial sun to full sun (4–6 hours of sunlight preferred)
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist while establishing; avoid letting rhizomes dry out
Mature Height: 15–30 feet (depending on climate)
Growth Rate: Moderate after establishment; slow during the first year
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes, in large containers with regular maintenance

💡 Care Tip: Plant your rhizome as soon as possible after arrival, approximately 3 inches deep in moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering during the first month. Black Bamboo often follows the saying: "First year it sleeps, second year it creeps, third year it leaps," so patience is key while the root system becomes established.