Tropical Black Bamboo is a stunning, giant clumping bamboo from Java and Bali. New culms emerge green, quickly turning a deep, glossy purple-black, almost black, with a white powdery ring at the nodes. It reaches 40-50 feet tall with 3-4 inch diameter culms. A breathtaking specimen for tropical landscapes.
| Family: | Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Gigantochloa (jy-gan-toh-KLOH-uh) |
| Species: | atroviolacea (at-roh-vy-oh-LAH-see-uh) |
Tropical climate (USDA zones 10-11); full sun to part shade; rich, moist, well-drained soil. **Clumping bamboo** – non-invasive. Requires ample space. Used for construction, furniture, musical instruments, and crafts. The dark culms are highly prized. Protect from frost and wind.
Running Bamboo (Phyllostachys vivax)
Giant Bamboo (Dendrocalamus giganteus): Towering Tropical Timber Bamboo
Monastery Bamboo (Thyrsostachys siamensis): Elegant Clumping Bamboo for Warm Climates
Bamboo 'Kimmei' (Semiarundinaria yashadake): Variegated Running Bamboo with Sulcate Culms
Marbled Bamboo (Chimonobambusa marmorea): Rare Running Bamboo with Marbled Culms
Common Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris): The Classic Tropical Clumping Bamboo
Beechey Bamboo (Bambusa beecheyana): Large Tropical Clumper with Edible Shoots
Bamboo 'Kimmei' (Semiarundinaria yashadake): Variegated Running Bamboo with Yellow Sulcus
Marbled Bamboo (Chimonobambusa marmorea): Rare Running Bamboo with Marbled Culms
Common Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris): Giant Tropical Clumping Bamboo
Male Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus): Solid-Culmed Tropical Clumper for Timber
Bengal Bamboo (Bambusa tulda): Strong Tropical Clumper for Construction
Bamboo 'Shiroshima' (Hibanobambusa tranquillans): A Striking, Variegated Bamboo for Shade
Broadleaf Bamboo (Indocalamus latifolius): A Running Bamboo with Giant Leaves for Deep Shade
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