Timor Black Clumping Bamboo- Bambusa Lako Black Bamboo
Timor Black Clumping Bamboo- Bambusa Lako Black Bamboo
Timor Black Clumping Bamboo- Bambusa Lako Black Bamboo
Timor Black Clumping Bamboo- Bambusa Lako Black Bamboo
Timor Black Clumping Bamboo- Bambusa Lako Black Bamboo
Timor Black Clumping Bamboo- Bambusa Lako Black Bamboo
Timor Black Clumping Bamboo- Bambusa Lako Black Bamboo
Timor Black Clumping Bamboo- Bambusa Lako Black Bamboo
Timor Black Clumping Bamboo- Bambusa Lako Black Bamboo
Timor Black Clumping Bamboo- Bambusa Lako Black Bamboo
Timor Black Clumping Bamboo- Bambusa Lako Black Bamboo
Timor Black Clumping Bamboo- Bambusa Lako Black Bamboo

Timor Black Clumping Bamboo- Bambusa Lako Black Bamboo

$ 34.95
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  • We currently ship bamboo plants only to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas.
  • In stock, ready to ship
  • Backordered, shipping soon

Quick Plant Specs

  • Plant Type: Non-invasive clumping bamboo
  • Botanical Name: Bambusa lako
  • Mature Height: 30–50 ft
  • Spacing for Hedge: 5–8 ft apart
  • Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Growth Habit: Tall upright clumping bamboo
  • Cane Color: Dark chocolate to nearly black canes
  • Cold Tolerance: Extremely cold sensitive
  • Best Uses: Privacy hedge, tropical landscape screen, specimen bamboo

Important Climate Note: Black Bamboo is a very tropical bamboo and is extremely cold sensitive. In our experience it performs reliably only in South Florida, generally south of Sarasota. If you are outside this area, we recommend choosing a different bamboo variety.

Shipping Restriction: Due to its tropical nature, we currently ship Black Bamboo only within the state of Florida.

Black Bamboo – Bambusa lako

Black Bamboo (Bambusa lako) is a striking clumping bamboo known for its dark, nearly black canes and tall upright growth. The dramatic culm color contrasts beautifully with its lush green foliage, creating one of the most distinctive bamboo displays available.

This bamboo forms a large tropical clump and is often used for privacy screens, landscape accents, and bold architectural plantings. When planted in rows with proper spacing, it gradually develops into a tall living screen that adds height, shade, and strong visual impact.

Like all bamboo we offer, Black Bamboo is a non-invasive clumping bamboo. It expands slowly from the base rather than spreading aggressively through underground runners.

Best Uses

  • Tall privacy hedges and living fences
  • Tropical landscape screens
  • Dramatic specimen bamboo
  • Architectural landscape plantings

About This Offer

This listing includes our BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) bamboo plant offer, making it easier to plant multiple bamboo plants and establish a bold bamboo screen more affordably.

Plant several together in a row to create a dramatic bamboo hedge that fills in naturally over time.

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Planting Bamboo Successfully

Planting bamboo is simple and usually takes only a few minutes. Our plants ship in well-rooted containers, so installation requires minimal digging and they establish quickly.

Start by digging a hole slightly larger than the root ball and loosening the surrounding soil so roots can expand easily.

Mix compost or organic material into the soil if available. Bamboo prefers soil that holds moisture while still draining well.

Set the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. Keep the root ball consistently moist for the first few weeks while the plant establishes.

With proper watering and nutrition, bamboo establishes quickly and begins filling in as the root system expands.

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Feed Your Bamboo for Stronger, Fuller Growth

If your bamboo hedge looks thin, slow to fill in, or uneven, the issue is usually nutrition. Bamboo grows best when it receives steady feeding and healthy soil conditions.

Our Bamboo Care Bundle combines a slow-release fertilizer with Recharge, a microbial soil conditioner that helps roots absorb nutrients more efficiently.

Together they support thicker canes, greener foliage, and faster fill-in for privacy screens.

  • One annual fertilizer feeding
  • Weekly soil support with Recharge
  • Designed specifically for bamboo

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FAQs

All bamboo plants we sell are clumping bamboo, not running bamboo.

Clumping bamboo grows outward slowly from the base and does not send invasive runners through the yard.

To ensure that your bamboo plants arrive in good health and have the best environment for success, we only ship to: AL FL GA LA MS SC TX

  • UPS Ground (1-2 day shipping).
  • All plants are shipped in an (8 in. x 8 in. x 40 in.) shipping box.
  • Each plant weighs approximately 18 lbs.
  • All orders are shipped Monday – Thursday each week.
  • Order tracking numbers are provided via e-mail once the order has been shipped.

Plants are shipped in containers and are well-rooted and established.

Actual height can vary by variety and season, but each plant is ready to establish quickly once planted.

Bamboo is one of the fastest establishing landscape plants once roots are established.

Growth speed depends on climate, watering, and soil conditions, but plants typically begin filling in quickly after planting.

Yes. Many clumping bamboo varieties grow very well in large pots or planters.

Container bamboo works well for patios, pool areas, and decorative screens.

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