Bambusa Lako

Bambusa lako (Timor Black Bamboo) is a clumping bamboo with smooth shiny black thick walled woody culms. It grows well in tropical and subtropical regions with its origins in Indonesia. It is good for ornamental and landscaping purposes.

Typical height: between 12-15 m tall
Culms Diameter: Diameter between 3-8 cm, and are Young internodes are initially green but turn shiny black at maturity with some thin green and sometimes yellow striping. The internodes are on average between 23-35 cm long.

Branches: Nodes contain a central dominant branch with several smaller branches a couple of meters above the grond.

Leaves: long, narrow and bright green between 14–25 cm long, and 24–32 mm wide.

Climate: Tropical and subtropical climate.

Uses: Ornamental and landscaping.

Origin: Indonesia

Growing conditions: Moist, well drained soil.