Live BLACK BAMBOO Potted Plant - P. Nigra - Cold Hardy - Div. from mature grove
Phyllostachy nigra bamboos have dark green foliage on a stiff, polished jet black culm makes it one of the most sought after bamboos.  Start out as bright green culm. As the Summer progresses into Fall, the green culms begin to develop brown mottling concentrated at the nodes, especially near the base. By Winter the entire culm is speckled with fine black spots, usually dense enough toward the base to be solid brownish Culms and then turn glossy jet black the following growing season or 6-12 months and stay elegantly black with beautiful feathery leaves throughout its life.  They make an outstanding container plant or specimen plant in the ground with its graceful habit and unusual culm color.  There strong, dried culms are great for furniture, fences, walls, construction, and etc...