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Phyllostachy Nigra has black to a malted color with beautiful green leaves
 Nigra Black is one of the 150+ species of running bamboo we grow to see more plants click here

On Sale
We have reduced our 3 gallon sizes  (four to six feet tall) to $65 each.

Call now to order or reserve:
1-877-RZN-CANE or 205.686.5728 


Phyllostachys nigra
'BLACK BAMBOO'

Plant introduction number (PI) into the U.S. 77257

Average mature size  2" x  30'      Hardy to -4 F
     
Sun To Part Shade
This is one of the top five most sought after bamboo we provide. The legendary 'Black' is native to Taiwan and China it can withstand temps. to -4 F. Top and foliage damage occurs in the low teens during dry winds.
New canes emerge green and turn ebony black within two years.  The culm sheath have wavy blades with prominent oral setae, auricles and ligules. Likes most all planting sites, but should be protected from wind if possible. This is reportable the only species the culm turns true ebony in color. The culms are not as erect as some other species and tend to weep or arch over. Legging up is recommended and I will be happy to discuss this with you.
We can provide valuable tips to help make your grove beautiful. Reducing the amount of top foliage helps the culms to be more erect and actually makes the bamboo very attractive. The wood is of high quality and used by many craftsmen.
Plant in sheltered sites from winter winds.  Mulch new plantings very heavy with 6 to 12 inches. Foliage loss at 0 to -5 degrees F.  with complete top kill of canes at around -10 to -15 degrees F.  This species is marginal in growth height and diameter in climate zones 9.

 I recommend this species for USDA Climate Zones 7 and 8.  It is being grown successfully in climate zone 6  with moderate top damage during the winter months.

Climate Zone 7 expect mature size canes to be over 30 feet in height.
Climate Zone 6 expect mature size canes to be 16 feet in height.
Sale
3 gallon for $65
 $10.00  S&H  per division.
Climate Zone 6 or warmer
Sun to Slightly Shaded

This is a limited offer and  will be discontinued
 when our inventory reaches a predetermined level.
10 to 30 gallon sizes  LARGE PLANT SIZES ARE AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY BY US OR CAN BE PICKED UP.

To order or if can help in anyway,
please call us at 1-877-RZN-CANE
or 205.686.5728

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Phyllostachy nigra 'Black' bamboo
           Here is a picture from inside of a grove of black bamboo.

Determine your climate zone

Climate zone map

In USDA Climate Zone 7 expect mature size canes to be over 30 feet in height.
In USDA Climate Zone 6 expect mature size canes to be 16 feet in height.
Not recommend for UDSA Climate Zone 5 or colder.
 Sun to Slightly Shaded conditions.


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Inside a grove.

 Phyllostachys nigra (Black Bamboo) can grow up to a height of 30 feet with a diameter of 2 inches. It's minimum temperature tolerance is estimated at 0 degrees. It is recorded growing in Maryland and Washington, D.C., but slow to reach it's maximum height there.

 

This bamboo tends to weep or lean out from the grove with rain or snow. Some pruning of the tops of the culms helps prevent this. 
 
The new green culms turn darker as they are exposed to sunlight.

Culms turning black. 

15 gallon containers of 'Black'



Below is another holding area of 3 gallon sizes ready to ship now.


Our normal retail price is $100 for a large 3 gallon size, now we are offering these for $65. While they last we have 4 to 6 foot tall sizes that have great root growth. There is $10 S&H each.

Indise a grove P. nigra 'Black' bamboo.


Below are some
15 gallon sizes that are burlaped and ready to be delivered
to a customer.

Phyllosctachys nigra 'Black'

 

 

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Above is one holding area with of our 3 gallon sizes
that are ready to be shipped. Below are more of the 3 gallon size 'Black'. 




Below is one of our Buddha sitting in a grove of P. nigra Black Bamboo.

Buddha sitting in P. nigra Black bamboo
 P. nigra is a favorite garden ornamental in China
 and Japan. Those who grow this bamboo in
Western gardens are charmed by it's
graceful habits and by the sharp contrast
of color provided by the dark culms and green
foliage. This beautiful bamboo does not like wind
and the foliage can be damaged at temperatures
 10 degree F. if a dry wind is present, so it needs
 to be planted in a protected place. It does well
 as a potted bamboo as long as it is placed in
 a cool place in the winter to have a dormant period.

Phyllostachys nigra 'Black' bamboo.

Pictured below are some 15 gallon P. nigra 'Black'.

 
 
These larger sizes help get your grove started fast.

Mail order black bamboo

Above are typical mail order sizes of black bamboo.

Owner, Roger Jr. holding a mature culm of P. nigra 'Black'

Email   roger@lewisbamboo.com
 
To order just call 1-877-RZN-CANE.
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