Gorgeous huge variety, up to 35 feet tall with up to 3 inch culms (canes) and is cold hardy to 27 degrees. Outstanding black tropical from the forests on the island nation of Timor. The bamboo's canes emerge green and mature to a shiny black (almost purplish tint). It's a loosely clumping bamboo with a manageable footprint and makes a striking focal point in any landscape project. Can be planted either as a specimen/focal point, in a row along a path/road/stream, or among other tropical foliage. Clumping bamboo is an underappreciated gem. It grows fast, looks great, and has endless uses—think strong building materials, eco-friendly fabrics, and more. It’s sustainable and tough, yet people still overlook it. Some fear the spreading kind, but clumping bamboo? It’s a different story—beautiful, manageable, and worth a second look. To ensure maximum cold hardiness regularly (every couple of months or more) add a rich compost or mulch to the existing corms. This will also create rapid tight growth of the clump of canes. And though bamboos are very drought tolerant, keep in mind the more water, both through the root system as well as spraying the foliage will keep it looking lush, and tropical and helps to maintain a peaceful mind.
