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Black Bamboo – Phyllostachys Nigra – 3 Gallon Pot (Single Cane: 4-6’+)

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Black Bamboo
Phyllostachys nigra

Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-11 Find Your Zone 

Type: Running
Height: Zone 6: 15′ |  Zones 7-9: 25-35′
Spread:  5’+ with no control
Culm Diameter: 2″
Sun: Full Sun or Part Shade
Soil: Average
Growth Rate: Fast
Description
Introduced in 1827 and one of the most exotic and ornamental of all the Phyllostachys species, the Black Bamboo is reported to be the only species in which the entire culm turns a true ebony color, making it an excellent selection for the ornamental landscape or in containers. New canes emerge green and turn ebony black within 6 months to a year or so, ultimately reaching 15 feet tall in cooler climates and up to 30 feet in height in warmer climates. The culm sheath have wavy blades with prominent oral setae, auricles and ligules. The handsome green leaves contrasts beautifully with the dark canes. 
Please Note: The foliage of Black Bamboo has been damaged at temperatures below 10 degree Fahrenheit under high wind conditions. If a dry wind is possible, plant in a protected area or maybe consider the Spotted Leopard Bamboo. Foliage loss occurs at 0 to -5 F, with complete top kill of canes at around -10 to -15 F.  Black Bamboo is being grown in USDA Zone 6 with moderate top damage during the harsh winter months.
Average height by USDA Zone
USDA Zone 7-11:  average 25 to 35 feet in height.
 
USDA Zone 6:  average 16 feet in height.
Landscape & Other Uses
Containers/Pots: Good
Crafts: Good
Edible: Good
Hedge: Good
Indoor: 6 hours min. sun – PLEASE SEE: How To Grow Bamboo Plants Indoors
Ornamental: Excellent
Privacy Screen: Excellent
Wood Quality: Good
Note:  For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a, where this Bamboo is not winter hardy, you’ll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up.
Growing Preferences

Black Bamboo is easy to grow when planted in the right environment. It will tolerate some shade but the culms are not as erect in shaded sides as some other species and tend to weep or arch over. Therefore, the more sun the better. We suggest 6 hours direct sunlight a day for best performance. Black Bamboo appreciate a moist but well-drained loose soil of average fertility. When established, most bamboo will tolerate periods of dry weather, however, will appreciate an occasional deep soaking if the leaves begin to curl from drought distress. If your planting site is especially dry or will be exposed regularly to dry wind consider planting in a more protected area or maybe consider the Spotted Leopard Bamboo.
How To Grow Bamboo Plants Indoors
Black Bamboo is a running bamboo, which means it spreads. Bamboo can be controlled in a small area (a normal city yard) simply by mowing or stepping on the young shoots. New shoots of some bamboo can also be used for culinary purposes and cooked, much like asparagus. Keep in mind that running bamboo only puts up new shoots for a short time each year and, when they are “shooting,” the new plants are very fragile and easy to destroy. Root pruning or installing Bamboo Root Barrier are other methods to control spread.
Helpful Articles
Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Bamboo plants.
How To Grow Bamboo Plants Indoors
How To Plant Bamboo Plants In The Ground
How To Plant Bamboo Plants In Containers & Pots
How To Fertilize And Water Bamboo Plants
How To Prune Bamboo Plants
How To Stop The Spread Of Bamboo Plants
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It was delivered as described! I’m happy!————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Great service. Plant came in great condition and quickly. Will be using these guys a lot in the future!!————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Great care in packaging. I thought it would be black like the photo which it isn’t but maybe when it ages??—————————————-The new canes emerge green and turn ebony black within 6 months to a year or so, it should change with age. Thanks so much for your review. Let us know if there’s ever anything we can help you with. 🙂 – Beth | WBG
The bamboo itself is in really good condition (no brown leaves, etc.) and was well packaged. Shipping was fast too which is a plus. I will definitely buy from again!———————————————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
A little smaller plant than the other type I ordered. Less stems. Soon more stems grew. Continued to grow more through summer. Did well in pot in hot Arizona. Likes water afternoon shade.————————————-We are glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Plants arrived in decent condition, although FedEx did an excellent job of TRYING to destroy them. They were left in the middle of my driveway on their sides, some upside down. Planted in their new home for about 3 weeks now. growing nicely, can’t wait to see what they look like when they get taller!—————————————-So sorry for the poor handling…but happy they are growing now. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Well protected in shipping container. Plant was in great shape and doing will in its new home. Very happy with everything.—————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Shipped immediately, arrived upright and healthy. I definitely recommend this company! Very satisfied.—————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
Plant came perfectly shipped and on time. It is beautiful. Very helpful customer service.————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Just what I wanted. Came shipped perfectly. Wilson Bros really delivers quality products and always exactly what is indicated in the description. A new customer that will be one for life!——————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for such kind words and great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
3 gal plants arrived in good condition.——————————————Thanks so much for your review. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. 🙂 – Beth | WBG
I purchased this plant as a birthday gift and my friend was very pleased! The plant arrived in perfect condition and much care was taken in the shipping process. It was my first purchase from Wilson Bros and I was very happy with the product.———————————–We are so glad you and your freind are pleased and we hope she enjoys it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I ordered two 3 gallon pots. They were packaged extremely well. The bamboo was in great shape.————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
My plant arrived in a timely manner and was packaged well. There was a single 4ft tall cane in a 3 gallon pot. It looked pretty good when I got it out of the box. The soil was moist and nothing major was damaged during the shipping process. I’m happy with the quality of plant I received. I can’t speak on its hardiness though. I was late bringing the plant in the house and 80% of it died back (I’m 6a). I’m hoping it puts up a new shoot this spring. All in all, I would order from this nursery again, but maybe not this variety.————————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Was super thrilled to see how well they were packaged, and how big the bamboo was. Every pot has several new bamboo shoots in them.———————————————Thanks for the kind words! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
Black bamboo arrived beautifully packaged and stabilized within heavy cardboard box with no damage to the plant…not even a single bent leaf! Gorgeous ebony culms already, can’ t wait to grow more in large container when Spring Arrives. Also plants were much larger and fuller than expected…Thank You Wilson Bros!——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the great review! Thanks for the kind words! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Bamboo came home lush healthy and full of life. Packaged perfectly and professionally.—————————————–Thanks for the kind words! We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
They were a good size when delivered, excited to plant them in my yard, this is a great company to order from never a problem with the plants.————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
My black bamboo arrived today and it’s gorgeous. The quality is so much better than bamboo plants I’ve ordered elsewhere online.
Thank you.—————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
This bamboo came extremely well packaged and healthy. I was blown away by the size! It was already over 5 ft tall. It seems to be doing well in it’s new home. Very happy with this purchase.——————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
Arrived timely and perfectly packaged. A beautiful specimen for transplanting into my 30 gallon container. Will be purchasing again!———————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
I am absolutely thrilled with my new bamboo! Tall, lush, and beautiful, my plant was much larger than I expected! Worth every penny. I will transplant it to a large black container to provide a privacy screen. I wish I had more room to try other species of bamboo b/c my plant is gorgeous. Thank you, Wilson Bros!————————————–We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I saw pictures of a local nursery turned wedding location here in Reno and in the picture they had used bamboo as a hedge. I was really excited to see that bamboo could be used like that and where I live. I did some searching on line and found black bamboo which stood out to me immediately because it is unique looking. I chose Wilson Bro Gardens because they offered this type of bamboo in a large mature size and of course, free shipping is awesome too. When the plants arrived, I was shocked at how big they were. They were also packaged well to make sure they stayed moist during the transport. These bamboo plants took immediately once I planted them. After only two weeks they are already growing new leaves. I may buy another. I recommend these plants and this company.—————————————-Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG 🙂
Bought this for my plant loving parents and they absolutely loved it. They plan on ordering a second one!——————————We are so happy you and your parents are pleased with your purchase! Beth | WBG
Arrived in good condition, even in hot El Paso. Replanted in a larger pot and it is doing well.——————————————-We are so happy you are pleased with your purchase! Beth | WBG
After trying 10+ packs of seed from China with no luck I found this. received and was in great shape, looks beautiful by my pool.————————We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
Love the black bamboo.————————————–We are so glad you are happy with your bamboo! Beth | WBG 🙂
My order arrived very fast and plants were very healthy. I have had them planted about 2 months and they look great ! Thank you so much!—————————–Thanks for the great review! We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
I ordered two six-foot plants, which arrived in fine shape thanks to careful packing. Roots were well established; stems were crisp and green. I planted them in concrete planter and placed one out in the backyard and one in our courtyard. Both are doing well. I look forward to their culms turning black as they develop.———————————————We are so glad you are pleased! Beth | WBG
This is my 4th order and sorry for not reviewing the others when I received them so I will do so now! Every plant I received was large and healthy. You are my favorite online nursery. Fast shipping also! Thank you! Look forward to my next order!———————————Hi Elaine, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Black Bamboo. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the repeat business and the great review! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
This black bamboo arrived well packaged and in great condition. The plants are healthy and beautiful!——————————————————Hi Barbara, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Black Bamboo. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Received and awesome
Thanks———————————WBG Reply: Hi Lorrie, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Black Bamboo. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come!
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
This was my first purchase from Wilson Bros. The bamboo arrived quickly and appeared healthy. It was safely packaged (took me a few minutes to figure out best way to extract it without damaging). It came with just two culms, each culm about 5 ft tall. They are young and thin and unable to stand upright without staking. It’s only been two weeks since I planted, so too soon to evaluate fully. I plan to buy more from Wilson if it survives first 6 wks in the ground (in clay). So in summary, a positive first experience with Wilson Bros. I posted two questions online during the process and received timely and complete answers. ——————– WBG REply: Hi Craig – Thanks for taking the time to provide your review of the Black Bamboo. Due to the 100 year flowering cycle, which killed black bamboo all over the world starting in 2008 to 2016 and beyond, our crops of black bamboo are a little younger than normal. Our plants are new generation so should grow for another 100 years before flowering again. Hope you enjoy yours for many years to come. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service. – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens
Fast shipping. Healthy plant. Unfortunately, the tallest bamboo stalk broke in half during shipping. After sending Wilson Bros a picture of the damage, they immediately applied a partial credit to my account. Otherwise, the plant is doing very well. Would definitely purchase from this vendor again. ———————- WBG Reply: Hi Guzin – Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the Black Bamboo. We hope you enjoy this beautiful bamboo for years to come. On rare occasion, even though we take great care in packaging, due to less-than-careful handling by FedEx, a stem will get broken on bamboo. Even though this does no long term harm to the plant, we hate to hear when this happens and will always provide at least a partial credit. Let us know if there’s ever anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service. – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens.
The black bamboo plants I ordered came in great condition with many shoots some even black already. I have a circular area in my courtyard and can’t wait to see this beauty fill it. Perfect plants and great service. I highly recommend this nursery. ——————- WBG Reply: – Hi Carl – Thanks so much for your review and for the compliments. Sounds like you have the perfect spot to plant the black bamboo. Hope you enjoy it for years to come! Let us know of there’s every anything else we can help you with. We’re at your service! – Brent | Wilson Bros Gardens

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