Phyllostachys nigra ‘Punctata’

Description

Phyllostachys nigra ‘Punctata’ 🎍
Common Name: Spotted Black Bamboo
Type: Running Bamboo | Ornamental 🌿 | Unique & Decorative 🌾

Phyllostachys nigra ‘Punctata’ is a rare and visually intriguing variety of black bamboo, celebrated for its green culms adorned with irregular black spotting, especially during the early stages of maturity 🌿🌑. Over time, some culms may darken completely, creating a dynamic mix of tones and patterns that evolve year after year.

This variety brings both texture and depth to the landscape, growing up to 30 feet tall with an upright, elegant form and fine green foliage. It’s perfect for ornamental plantings, privacy screens, or collectors seeking something a little different from the classic black bamboo 🌳🎍.

🌿 Key Features:
📏 Height: 25–30 ft (7.5–9 m)
📐 Spread: Spreading (use rhizome barrier or root pruning)
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–10
🎍 Growth Habit: Running, upright and tall
🌑 Culms: Green with black speckles; may darken over time
🍃 Foliage: Narrow, bright green leaves
🌞 Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
🏡 Uses: Ornamental groves, privacy screens, exotic accents

✅ Why Choose Phyllostachys nigra ‘Punctata’?
🌑 Unique speckled culms for added visual interest
🌿 Fast-growing and elegant
🌱 Perfect for collectors or standout landscape features
🎍 Provides movement, texture, and height
🌞 Low-maintenance and striking in all seasons

Add artistic flair and natural pattern to your garden with Phyllostachys nigra ‘Punctata’—a bamboo that surprises and delights year-round 🎍🌿.

Our cultivar came directly from China to Canada. Punctata’s culms emerge green but eventually turn a shiny jet black after 12 to 18 months. This cultivar has proven to be the fastest and largest form of black that we grow.