Timor Black Bamboo

Bambusa lako, commonly known as Timor Black Bamboo, is a striking bamboo variety renowned for its dramatic black culms. Its elegant, arching growth habit and rapid growth rate make it an eye-catching choice for adding sophistication and bold contrast to any garden or landscape.

Height: Up to 20 metres
Width: Up to 5 metres
Native to: Timor Island, Indonesia
Foliage type: Evergreen; features long, narrow leaves that are deep green, providing a striking contrast with the black stems
Growth rate: Fast-growing; new culms appear annually, with mature plants forming a dense screen or hedge
Flowers: Produces small, inconspicuous flowers in summer, but flowering is rare in cultivated conditions
Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade
Water: Requires regular watering to maintain healthy growth, but can tolerate some drought once established. Ensure well-draining soil to avoid waterlogging and root rot.

Our trucks travel nonstop between Award-winning farms across Australia and our Brisbane depot, collecting and compiling your orders.

By partnering directly with local farmers, we provide our customers with unlimited access to high-quality plants and trees from every state in Australia. This means you can choose from thousands of species while supporting Australian agriculture.

For an order with smaller plants, your plants will be shipped via Australia Post.

Larger plants & trees (for example a 25L Lilly Pilly) that are too big to be posted, will be delivered in our fleet of delivery trucks on a pallet.

Our Delivery Options:

Local Delivery from $29.95

Wider and Interstate delivery from $39.95

*Free Delivery on Local Orders over $199.95*

How is my delivery fee calculated?

Every plant has been built into our system with unique measurements which automatically calculates the cost of delivery to your desired postcode.

Can I come pick up my order?

We operate exclusively online and cannot accommodate customer pickups, as our partner farms are scattered across the country.

How long will it take to receive my order?

You can expect to receive your order within 1-5 business days.

Can I delay the delivery of my order?

Yes, you can delay the delivery for as long as you need. Just add it in the notes when you order.

Do you offer any guarantees on your plants?

Yes, we offer a 30-day healthy plant guarantee on all our plants.

What if I'm not home for delivery?

If you're not home for delivery, we will leave the plants in a safe place at your address.