California Giant Black Bamboo – Phyllostachys nigra 'Daikokuchiku' Live Bare Root Rhizome
California Giant Black Bamboo – Phyllostachys nigra 'Daikokuchiku' Live Bare Root Rhizome | Black Timber Bamboo | Fast Growing Privacy Plant
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Back to buying optionsCalifornia Giant Black Bamboo – Phyllostachys nigra 'Daikokuchiku' Live Bare Root Rhizome | Black Timber Bamboo | Fast Growing Privacy Plant
Create a dramatic landscape with this live California Giant Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra 'Daikokuchiku') bare root rhizome, freshly dug and ready for planting. This rare timber bamboo is prized for its impressive height, thick culms, and striking jet-black canes that develop within the first year. Larger and more robust than standard Black Bamboo, 'Daikokuchiku' makes an outstanding choice for privacy screens, windbreaks, ornamental landscapes, and Asian-inspired gardens.
Each rhizome is freshly dug with an attached root ball and growing point. For safe shipping, existing canes are cut back, allowing the plant to focus on establishing a healthy root system before sending up vigorous new shoots.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live California Giant Black Bamboo rhizome
✔️ Freshly dug bare root with attached root ball
✔️ Existing canes trimmed for shipping
✔️ Healthy, viable rhizome ready for planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: California Giant Black Bamboo
Botanical Name: Phyllostachys nigra 'Daikokuchiku'
Plant Type: Running timber bamboo
Growth Stage: Bare root rhizome
Sun Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist while establishing; avoid letting the soil dry out
Mature Height: Up to 40 feet
Growth Rate: Fast once established
USDA Zones: 6–10 (hardy to approximately 5°F)
Container Friendly: Yes, in a large container (5 gallons or larger recommended)
💡 Care Tip: Plant your rhizome immediately after arrival in the ground or a large container. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season. New shoots may take time to emerge as the plant establishes its root system, so patience is key.
