Newly planted. Its canes have only just started to turn black - it will eventually contrast well with my P.aurea.
See who else is growing Phyllostachys nigra (Black bamboo).
See who else has plants in genus Phyllostachys.
This photo is of "Phyllostachys nigra" in Spritzhenry's garden
Joined 15 May, 2007
Aude
13 Feb, 2008
I think bamboo is a great plant. I have plans to add this one to my Japanese bit of the garden but the contrast with aurea might tempt me to get two ;o )