Java Black
Typical height: 16m
Typical culm diameter: 10cm
Growth habit: Erect
Temperature tolerance (minimum): -2°C Quite cold tolerant, though will grow best in tropical conditions.
Origin: Indonesia
Available Sizes  Sizes explained
We sell most of our bamboos in planter bags instead of pots. The sizes listed here (in litres) refer to the volume of the planter bag, and thus the volume of soil and size of rootball. 3 litre bags - 120mm x 280mm (roughly equivalent to a 200mm pot in volume) The 'Typical height' listed next to each size is the approximate height of the plant at time of purchase. Planter bags uses less plastic than pots - the less plastic thrown into the environment the better. |
Price (Incl. GST) |
Add To Cart |
| 200mm pots (typical height 1m) | $55.00 | |
| 10 litre bag (typical height 2m) | $88.00 | |
| 45 litre bag (typical height 2.5m) | $154.00 |
This is pure magic in any garden. A beautiful centerpiece if space permits its largish size. It's commonly known as 'Java Black' and features very dark culms with thin green stripes. Fairly tight clumping and erect culms.
This species is the best 'black bamboo' available due to its rich colour, predominant white nodes and its ability to resist colour loss (fading) due to sun exposure (like the other black bamboos do).
The timber is excellent - very dense heavy timber and reasonably thick walled. Great for any sort of construction, furniture, fencing, etc.
Does well in southern temperate climates, though may not reach full height.
NOTE about photos: All the photos on this website are taken at Bamboo Land. Therefore, the plant photos displayed here show ACTUAL plant performance in OUR climate, and not what they MAY grow into based on overseas conditions. A lot of work has gone into taking these photos, so please dont copy or use them without prior permission from Bamboo Land. Enjoy.
