TIMOR BLACK BAMBOO

BAMBUSA LAKO | POACEAE

Mature Black Bamboo culms offer a visually striking contrast with their smooth, glossy surfaces in rich chocolate black, accented by vibrant green stripes. This unique appearance makes Black Bamboo a preferred choice for landscaping projects, where its aesthetic appeal is highly valued.

While it doesn’t possess the cold hardiness of other bamboo varieties like Asian Lemon, Graceful, Oldhamii, or Tropical Blue, its charm lies in the combination of shiny black culms and delicate green leaves that sway gracefully in the wind. Under optimal conditions—plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil—Black Bamboo can grow up to 45 feet tall. Its sturdy culms can exceed 3 inches in diameter, making a bold statement in any garden or landscape. Typically reaching an average height of about 25 feet under normal climate conditions across various regions, this clumping bamboo variety requires more space due to its longer rhizome shoots. These rhizomes allow for gradual spreading without becoming invasive—a valuable trait for gardeners who desire both beauty and control in their planting designs.

It’s important to consider this need for additional space when planning your landscape design to accommodate the growth potential of this impressive specimen.

Common Name: Alphonse Kar
Scientific Name: Bambusa Multiplex %22Alphonse Karr%22
Zone: 8B-11
Min. Avg. Temperature Range: 15° to 20°F
Origin: China
Typical Height: 20ft OA
Common Name: Alphonse Kar
Scientific Name: Bambusa Multiplex %22Alphonse Karr%22
Zone: 8B-11
Min. Avg. Temperature Range: 15° to 20°F
Origin: China
Typical Height: 20ft OA
Common Name: Timor Black
Scientific Name: Bambusa Lako
Zone: 9B-11
Min. Avg. Temperature Range: 25° to 30°F
Origin: Timor Leste
Typical Height: 40ft OA
Culms (Diameter): 1″
Branches: Equal, lower part leafless
Habit: Fairly erect tight clump
Leaves: Bluish on bottom, Small
Uses: Screening
Culms (Diameter): 1″
Branches: Equal, lower part leafless
Habit: Fairly erect tight clump
Leaves: Bluish on bottom, Small
Uses: Screening
Culms (Diameter): 3″

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