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Phyllostachys nigra

Name: Phyllostachys nigra
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: PN.C.10.1
Price: 45.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Black Bamboo Plant

Clump, 150-200cm, 10L pot

£50

£50 ~~£50~~

Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 3 x 2 metres in 20 years

Foliage Lance-shaped leaves year-round (evergreen)

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Planting & Care

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Description

A popular black stemmed bamboo, Phyllostachys nigra is ideal for use as a feature plant or screening. The narrow, evergreen foliage (up to 12cm long) sounds appealingly like trickling water when a breeze passes through it. Native to China, this Black Bamboo is great for creating an oriental themed garden or tranquil zen garden, but looks splendid in any garden.

Phyllostachys nigra is a nice bushy Bamboo that will grow to 3 x 2 metres in 20 years when given a moist position in full or part sun. It is a clump forming variety of Bamboo plant and is less prone to spreading out of control.

AKA Black bamboo, Black stemmed bamboo, Black bamboo shrub

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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