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Gigantochloa atroviolacea

Striking matte black bamboo culms with green stripes and white ringed nods are a stand out feature of this stunning plant. Add to that the downwards facing dark green leaves that start high on the clump so as to assist in presenting this outstanding clump of black culms, and you have the best black feature bamboo.

Java Black is a true black bamboo. It stands out in any garden whether used as a screen or as a feature. The shoots start out a dark green but soon turn a matte black as they harden. The timber remains black even once harvested, making it popular for furniture, musical instrument, and other craft work. Java Black has an upright to slightly leaning form with pendulous dark green leaves.

Typical uses:

Privacy Screening, Windbreak / Noise Barrier, Ornamental, Timber and Building, Crafts or Weaving

Bamboo Type

Clumping

Min Temperature

-2°C

Typical Height

10-15m

Average Culm size

10cm

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