Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
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, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
Cornus florida
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
flowering dogwood
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Timor bambou noir
Cornus florida
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
Cornus florida
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Cornus florida
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Cornus florida
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Timor Black Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Flowering Dogwood 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 Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.