Phyllostachys nigra ‘Shimadake’

Description

Phyllostachys nigra ‘Shimadake’ 🎍
Common Name: Shimadake Bamboo
Type: Running Bamboo | Ornamental 🌿 | Striped & Striking 🌾

Phyllostachys nigra ‘Shimadake’ is a rare and ornamental black bamboo variant, distinguished by its green culms boldly streaked with irregular black markings—creating a striped, almost tiger-like appearance 🎍🌿. Each cane tells a different story, with unpredictable and artistic patterning that develops as the plant matures.

Growing to around 25–30 feet tall, this bamboo offers both height and character, making it ideal for use as a living screen, bold specimen, or architectural accent. Its upright growth, combined with dramatic culm markings and delicate green foliage, make Shimadake a top choice for collectors and designers seeking something truly one-of-a-kind 🌾🏡.

🌿 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 with strong vertical lines
🌑 Culms: Green with bold black streaks and striping
🍃 Foliage: Fine-textured, vibrant green leaves
🌞 Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
🏡 Uses: Ornamental feature, privacy screen, modern landscapes

✅ Why Choose Phyllostachys nigra ‘Shimadake’?
🎨 Unpredictable black striping for visual intrigue
🌿 Adds height, texture, and movement to gardens
🌱 Fast-growing and low-maintenance
🎍 Ideal for collectors, designers, or unique focal points
🌞 Versatile and eye-catching in a variety of settings

Turn your garden into a gallery of living art with Phyllostachys nigra ‘Shimadake’—a bamboo that blends elegance with natural unpredictability 🎍🌿.

It handled -28C windchills and was unscathed here at Bamboo World.  This is a new bamboo for us and has only recently become available.