Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA lako
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
तिमोर काला बांस
Red Elderberry
In German
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
Rote Holunder
In French
Timor bambou noir
Red sureau
In Spanish
Timor Negro de bambú
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Timor Black Bamboo
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Timor Czarny Bambus
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Timor Niger Bamboo
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Poaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Timor Black Bamboo and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Timor Black Bamboo and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timor Black Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Timor Black Bamboo and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Timor Black Bamboo and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Timor Black Bamboo and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Red Elderberry
Care of Timor Black Bamboo and Red Elderberry 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 Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.