Black Bamboo finally thriving — the one thing that changed everything

I nearly gave up on Black Bamboo after three months of mediocre results. Then I focused properly on installing a root barrier for running bamboo before planting and within a few weeks the difference was dramatic.

It now lives in a windbreak planting in an exposed position and has genuinely transformed that spot. beautiful sound of canes moving in wind is even more impressive in person than I expected from photos. foliage refresh as older leaves shed in late winter was spectacular — worth every bit of patience. If you're struggling with yours, installing a root barrier for running bamboo before planting is almost certainly the issue.