Black Asper
Dendrocalamus Asper f. Niger (Hitam)

Dendrocalamus Asper f. Niger (Hitam)

Huge sooty black culms have white bands circling the nodes. Highly regarded in Indonesia where it is know as "Pring Betung Hitam".   Excellent shoot bamboo.

This is also a wonderful ornamental feature plant for a large property.   For timber the walls are thick and has good culm strength, durability.  A reasonably cold resistant species, which can withstand frost.