Black Bamboo Plants
Scientific Name: Phyllostachys Nigra
Sunlight: Sun to Shade
Height: Between 2-5 Metres
- Visually beautiful canes that turn green to black.
- One of the hardiest bamboo species
- Slow to expand and needs minimal control efforts.
25cm PoT
2 mEtRE
$105 33cm PoT
3 mEtRE
$200 40cm PoT
3.5 mEtRE
$340 50cm PoT
3-5 mEtRE
$480
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Black bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) lives up to its name with its glossy black culms that stand out beautifully against a backdrop of greenery. Its small dark green leaves provide the perfect contrast, making timor black bamboo an eye-catching accent plant.
Black Bamboo For Sale in Melbourne
For over a decade, we at Red Cloud Bamboo have specialised in growing high-quality bamboo species. This includes our large stands of black bamboo, ensuring a reliable supply of premium divisions and rhizomes. Now, customers can conveniently purchase timor black bamboo plants directly from our bamboo nursery located in Melbourne. We provide potted specimens and root clusters to help create stunning black bamboo displays.
Contact Us today to discuss the bamboo plants suitable for your landscape from our professionally grown inventory.
Fast Growth in the Right Conditions
Black bamboo is a vigorous grower when given optimal care. In the spring, new culms emerge a bright green and quickly darken to black as they mature. With sufficient sun, water and nutrients, culms can shoot up over 2 meters tall within a single season. While this makes black bamboo a fast-growing screen or privacy barrier, it also means regular maintenance is needed to control its spread.
Timor Black Bamboo Versatile Design Possibilities
Like other running bamboo varieties, black bamboo’s natural tendency is to form dense thickets. However, regular thinning allows it to be sculpted into many attractive forms. Remove larger culms to open the canopy and reveal the contrasting colours within. Leave some culms to tower above the rest for a more dramatic vertical effect. With the right pruning, timor black bamboo becomes a sculptural element that adds depth and visual interest to the landscape.
Black Bamboo Care Recommendations
Locate Timor black bamboo plants in full sun for optimal growth, though afternoon shade is preferred in hot climates to protect leaves from scorching. Amend soils with compost or fertiliser in spring to fuel vigorous growth. Contain rhizomes within barriers or large pots to restrict spread. Prune black bamboo regularly throughout the year to maintain the desired shape and density. With a little TLC, black bamboo will thrive as a focal point in your garden.
Check Our Bamboo Varieties
At Red Cloud Bamboo, we offer both clumping and running bamboo varieties suitable for a variety of landscaping needs. Clumping bamboos grow in dense clusters and are contained within the root zone, making them a great option for smaller gardens and containers. They require less maintenance while providing an attractive addition. Meanwhile, our running bamboos spread more rapidly both above and below ground. Without proper confinement, they can become invasive. However, running bamboos are well-suited for privacy screening when contained appropriately. Both bamboo types add an elegant natural element to landscapes when planted in optimised conditions.
