{"product_id":"timor-black-bamboo-bambusa-lako","title":"Timor Black Bamboo - Bambusa lako","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTimor Black Bamboo, Bambusa lako\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew plants command attention like \u003cem\u003eBambusa lako\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Timor Black Bamboo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Culm Colour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep glossy black canes are among the most visually striking of any bamboo species, offering year-round sculptural presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Canopy Height\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reaches 10–12m at maturity, forming a tall, dense vertical element with minimal establishment time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClumping Growth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: A non-invasive variety that expands predictably, requiring no containment infrastructure.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tolerates drought, humidity, and moderate cold once established; suited to a broad range of Australian conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefined Tropical Aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e: Complements contemporary, tropical, and minimalist design languages equally well.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoundary Screening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Delivers a tall, dense visual and acoustic barrier along property lines or between built structures.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural Feature Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deployed as a bold specimen against rendered walls, water features, or open lawn to define and anchor a space.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind Mitigation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Effective as a windbreak along exposed aspects on coastal or elevated properties.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContained Courtyard Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Performs well in large-format planters within enclosed courtyards, rooftop terraces, and paved settings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogging\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timor, Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51940336304414,"sku":"ND-043-400MM","price":319.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51940336337182,"sku":"ND-043-100L","price":1549.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51940336369950,"sku":"ND-043-400L","price":7469.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/timor-black-bamboo-bambusa-lako.jpg?v=1781136123","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/timor-black-bamboo-bambusa-lako","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}