Phyllostachys nigra ‘Othello’

Description

Phyllostachys nigra ‘Othello’ 🎍
Common Name: Othello Black Bamboo
Type: Running Bamboo | Ornamental 🌿 | Bold & Dramatic 🌾

Phyllostachys nigra ‘Othello’ is a striking black bamboo cultivar celebrated for its robust growth, rich dark culms, and slightly thicker stature than the classic Phyllostachys nigra. Its canes mature from green to a deep, velvety black, creating an elegant vertical accent that’s ideal for contemporary gardens, privacy screens, or specimen plantings 🌿🌑.

Taller and stronger than standard black bamboo, Othello reaches up to 35 feet in height, delivering fast growth with dramatic impact. Its graceful foliage and upright habit bring both structure and movement to garden spaces, all while remaining visually refined 🎍🍃.

🌿 Key Features:
📏 Height: 30–35 ft (9–10.5 m)
📐 Spread: Spreading (use rhizome barrier or root pruning)
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–10
🎍 Growth Habit: Running, tall and upright
🌑 Culms: Mature to glossy black
🍃 Foliage: Dense green, arching leaves
🌞 Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
🏡 Uses: Privacy screens, ornamental accents, bold backdrops

✅ Why Choose Phyllostachys nigra ‘Othello’?
🌑 Striking, deep black culms with strong form
🌿 Taller and thicker than typical black bamboo
🌱 Fast-growing and visually captivating
🎍 Excellent for privacy, structure, or specimen use
🌞 Ideal for modern or tropical-style landscapes

Add bold beauty and elegant contrast to your garden with Phyllostachys nigra ‘Othello’—a standout bamboo that commands attention 🎍🌿.

Othello is smaller and turns black quicker than other solid black forms.  This is a new bamboo for us and has only recently become available. We estimate its maximum height to only be 15′ on the West Coast.