{"product_id":"collector-grade-black-bamboo-phyllostachys-nigra-two-12-14live-rhizomes","title":"Collector-Grade Black Bamboo Phyllostachys nigra Two 12\"-14\"Live Rhizomes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for two black bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) rhizome divisions from a large, mature, outdoor-grown grove that has taken 4 years to establish to full screening height (20–30+ feet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ This grove will soon be destroyed due to land being lost and the new to be owners wanting it destroyed, based on its proximity to a concrete slab; Take advantage of stock curated by a former UGA student, now with a masters and bachelor's in Horticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce this stand is removed, a grove of this size and maturity will take many years to recreate.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a limited-time opportunity to acquire collector-grade genetics from a fully mature, proven planting — not greenhouse clone stock and not nursery starter plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy This Stock Is Rare and Valuable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis grove was intentionally planted using multiple genetically distinct parent populations sourced from widely separated regions of the U.S. At least 5 distinct sets of genetics, with 7 possible since 2 either never made it or stayed dormant longer than expected (which is very possible since those were some of the furthest away I could aquire, thus being the most \"in shock\" when planted, and it isn't that these never sprouted, it was more the issue that once the dormancy broke in the other specimens, it was very difficult to tell for certain that these particular populations made it).\u003cbr\u003e⚠️This reduces the risk of synchronized flowering and die-off, a known issue in cloned black bamboo populations since 2022 and will continue at least for 2 years from now.\u003cbr\u003eYou are buying from a genetically diverse, outdoor-hardened, mature grove — not cloned nursery material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 12\"-14\"or larger live black bamboo rhizome division\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple visible growth nodes\/buds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy attached root mass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDug fresh, kept moist, and carefully packaged for survival, under optimal conditions, and at the appropriate time of day to ensure healthy vigorous ryzomes reach your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped from established, full-size outdoor plants, as Ryzome cuttings to your door\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Parent Grove Quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParent grove height: ~20–30+ feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCulms: Mature, hardened, naturally deep black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage: Dense, evergreen in mild climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhizomes: Thick, vigorous, fast to re-establish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil enriched with organic poultry manure (~50 chickens)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo known pest or disease issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProven hardy in real outdoor conditions — not greenhouse-softened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUses and Value\u003cbr\u003ePhyllostachys nigra is prized for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivacy screens, windbreaks, living fences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnamental landscaping \u0026amp; collector groves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurniture, woodworking, tool handles, crafts, musical instruments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCulms can be trained into curves while growing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlame-finishing to deepen color and enhance durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves used in traditional bamboo leaf tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen foliage provides winter forage and supplemental livestock feed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErosion control, carbon sequestration, and sustainable biomass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Is a Limited-Time Opportunity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis grove cannot be preserved on site\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of it will be lost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI will only be able to relocate a small portion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve ever wanted true mature black bamboo genetics, now is the time — this is not easily replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling - Rhizomes are dug fresh, wrapped to retain moisture, and shipped promptly to maintain viability. This is your chance to preserve a piece of a mature black bamboo grove that took years to build and may never exist again in this form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alchemical Botany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43208023048259,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0347\/1171\/files\/s-l1600_7a80a73f-d4f9-48a7-86a5-310c21042969.png?v=1777771418","url":"https:\/\/alchemicalbotany.com\/products\/collector-grade-black-bamboo-phyllostachys-nigra-two-12-14live-rhizomes","provider":"Alchemical Botany","version":"1.0","type":"link"}