Phyllostachys Nigra Plant – Black Bamboo

Phyllostachys Nigra Plant, commonly known as Black Bamboo, is a distinctive ornamental bamboo valued for its dark stems and delicate green foliage. Its contrasting colors create visual interest in contemporary gardens and decorative outdoor spaces.

The stems typically develop their characteristic dark color as they mature. This bamboo is suitable for specimen planting, garden screens, courtyards and ornamental landscapes. As a running bamboo, it may spread through underground rhizomes, so suitable space and growth containment should be considered.

Plant Details:

Botanical Name: Phyllostachys nigra
Common Name: Black Bamboo
Family: Poaceae
Plant Type: Evergreen running bamboo
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Climate: Temperate to subtropical; local growing conditions influence performance
Foliage: Narrow, green leaves on slender branches
Flowers: Rare and inconspicuous
Landscape Use: Specimen planting, garden screens, courtyards, borders and ornamental landscapes