Phyllostachys nigra or the 'Black Bamboo' is probably the most widely planted and widely available bamboo in the UK. Having said that it is without doubt a spectacular plant! This one grows with its feet in shade and perhaps this is why it is not a problem to control. (Bamboos generally have a bad press for being invasive). From a small plant this one has spread to about a square meter and is about 3.5m high with canes of 3/4 inch diameter.
It has become one of the main features of my garden and looks good throughout the year (this photo was taken in early February).
It could be left to its own devices but does benefit from watering during the late spring and summer and it seems to enjoy a good dollop of garden compost. If you want to enjoy the sight of the black canes then you must do a little cosmetic work on it! I call this 'shaving its legs'! All the lower branches need removing to expose the canes, the best and easiest time to do this is when the new canes are coming through and the lower branches can be easily snapped off with your fingers.
This post has been added in retrospect to help build a database of plants.
your stems look realy black, mine is still quite young and i cut the lower stuff away and the weedy ones, as its getting older they are turning blacker (if there is such a word).
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