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Black Bamboo |
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Phyllostachys nigra
Plant introduction number (PI) into the U.S.
77257 |
| Climate Zone 6 or warmer |
Sun to Slightly Shaded |


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![]() 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. 15 gallon containers of 'Black'
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. ![]()
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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. ![]() 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. Pictured below are some 15 gallon P. nigra 'Black'. ![]() These larger sizes help get your grove started fast. ![]() Above are typical mail order sizes of black bamboo. ![]() Owner, Roger Jr. holding a mature culm of P. nigra 'Black' Email roger@lewisbamboo.com |