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Timor Black Bamboo

Bambusa lako, Poaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakMulch MakerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Giant LemongrassCymbopogon giganteus
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Climbing BambooAmpelocalamus scandens
Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat
Semelai BambooGigantochloa ridleyi
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Tanglehead GrassHeteropogon contortus

Black bamboo canopy severely limits light for tanglehead grass, bamboo chemical exudates suppress grass growth

Uses

Functions

Construction MaterialBiomass ProductionCarbon SequestrationWind ProtectionPrivacy Screening

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Timor Black Bamboo grow in?

Timor Black Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Timor Black Bamboo?

Good companions for Timor Black Bamboo include Giant Lemongrass, Climbing Bamboo, Semelai Bamboo.

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