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Timor Black Bamboo - Bambusa lako
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Overview & Specifications
Timor Black Bamboo, Bambusa lako
Few plants command attention like Bambusa lako. Its deep, lacquered-black culms rising against dense green foliage deliver a level of architectural drama that is immediate and enduring. A clumping species that holds its position without aggressive spread, controlled, structural, and built for serious landscapes.
Why Timor Black Bamboo
Distinctive Culm Colour: Deep glossy black canes are among the most visually striking of any bamboo species, offering year-round sculptural presence.
Rapid Canopy Height: Reaches 10–12m at maturity, forming a tall, dense vertical element with minimal establishment time.
Clumping Growth Habit: A non-invasive variety that expands predictably, requiring no containment infrastructure.
Climate Resilience: Tolerates drought, humidity, and moderate cold once established; suited to a broad range of Australian conditions.
Refined Tropical Aesthetic: Complements contemporary, tropical, and minimalist design languages equally well.
Ideal Applications
Boundary Screening: Delivers a tall, dense visual and acoustic barrier along property lines or between built structures.
Architectural Feature Planting: Deployed as a bold specimen against rendered walls, water features, or open lawn to define and anchor a space.
Wind Mitigation: Effective as a windbreak along exposed aspects on coastal or elevated properties.
Contained Courtyard Planting: Performs well in large-format planters within enclosed courtyards, rooftop terraces, and paved settings.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–5m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12 months to establish a strong root system, particularly during hot or dry periods. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 15–20m
Width: 5–8m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Timor, Indonesia
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
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Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
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- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
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