Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
English boxwood
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
European boxwood
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Timor bambou noir
Buis commun
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
boj común
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Buxo
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and English Boxwood
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and English Boxwood Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and English Boxwood are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and English Boxwood
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.