Fargesia nitida 'Black Pearl' (Bamboo)

Common name: Black Pearl Bamboo

Description: This elegant clump-forming bamboo showcases distinctive dark purple-black canes that create a striking architectural presence in the garden. The narrow, graceful leaves are bright green and dance delicately in the slightest breeze, creating a wonderful rustling sound. Unlike running bamboos, 'Black Pearl' forms tight, well-behaved clumps that won't spread aggressively. The young culms emerge green before maturing to their characteristic dark colouration. This hardy bamboo provides excellent year-round structure and makes a superb screening plant or specimen feature.

Other benefits: excellent for screening and windbreaks, evergreen structure, non-invasive clumping habit

Wildlife attraction: provides shelter for birds, attracts beneficial insects

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 3m x 1.5m

Position: thrives in partial shade to full sun; benefits from shelter from strong winds

Soil pH: adaptable to most soil types; prefers neutral to slightly acidic conditions

Moisture: requires consistent moisture; avoid waterlogged conditions

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to -25°C