Black Bamboo

Black Bamboo – Elegant Screening with Striking Black Canes

Black Bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) is a stunning and contemporary choice for gardens, featuring striking black canes that contrast beautifully with its lush green foliage. This elegant bamboo provides tall, evergreen screening, making it perfect for privacy, wind protection, and noise suppression. It thrives both in-ground and in containers, making it ideal for gardens, patios, and urban spaces.

In the UK, Black Bamboo is fast-growing, reaching up to 1 metre per year. It can be maintained at heights ranging from 2 metres to 5 metres, offering flexibility for different landscape designs.

Key Features:

🎍 Modern & Stylish – Stunning black canes create a contemporary and sophisticated look.
🌿 Evergreen Screening – Provides year-round privacy and noise reduction.
🌳 Fast-Growing & Versatile – Reaches up to 5m and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
🪴 Ideal for Ground or Container Planting – Perfect for troughs, planters, or direct soil planting.
⚠️ Minimal Spread – Low maintenance, but root barriers are recommended near fences or pathways.

Ideal Uses:

🌿 Privacy screening with a modern aesthetic
🌿 Windbreaks and noise reduction
🌿 Architectural feature in gardens and landscapes
🌿 Suitable for planters and compact spaces

Planting & Care Instructions:

☀️ Sunlight: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
🌱 Soil: Thrives in most well-drained soils.
💧 Watering: Regular watering when newly planted; becomes more drought-resistant once established.
✂️ Maintenance: Minimal spread, but a root barrier is recommended for easier control.
📏 Plant at 1 per metre for an instant impact.