Phyllostachys nigra ‘Daikokuchiku’ — “Giant Black”
Phyllostachys nigra ‘Daikokuchiku’, commonly known as Giant Black Bamboo, is a rare and striking timber bamboo prized for its large size and distinctive dark culms. Mature culms develop a rich dark brown to black coloration that contrasts beautifully with the lush green foliage, creating a dramatic focal point in the landscape.
This running bamboo is vigorous, cold-hardy, and well-suited to USDA Zones 7–10 (Cold hardy to approximately 0°F once established). Under favorable conditions, Giant Black Bamboo can reach impressive heights of 30–50 feet with culm diameters of 2–4 inches. New shoots emerge green and gradually darken as the culms mature.
Giant Black Bamboo is excellent for privacy screens, windbreaks, specimen plantings, and Asian-inspired gardens. Its tall, upright growth habit and unique coloration make it one of the most sought-after bamboo varieties available.