PHYLLOSTACHYS NIGRA CLT 12 H 100 – 150 CM

PHYLLOSTACHYS NIGRA CLT 12 H 100 – 150 CM

Phyllostachys nigra, the black bamboo, is prized for its arching green canes that mature to a lustrous black, contrasted by fine evergreen foliage. Ideal for elegant screening, architectural structure and Asian-inspired planting, it thrives in full sun or light shade on moist but well-drained, fertile soil and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Although relatively restrained compared with some bamboos, it is a running type and can spread; use a suitable rhizome barrier if space is limited. Eventual size is typically around 48 m in height with a spread of about 2.54 m.

Feeding time: Spring apply a balanced general-purpose feed to support new season growth. Trimming time: Spring thin out dead, weak or congested culms at the base; reduce height if needed at this time.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun to light shade Rate of Growth: Fast Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile; not waterlogged Hardiness: Hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soiltype:light-sandy
soiltype:heavy-clay
soiltype:chalky
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
leafcolour:green
size:5m+
gardenstyle:asian
gardenstyle:architectural