Scientific name: Dendrocalamus giganteus Munro

Giant Bamboo is one of the tallest bamboo species in the world and can grow over 30 metres in height. Native to Southeast Asia, its towering green stems create a natural canopy and dramatic vertical presence. Despite its size, it grows quickly and thrives in warm, sunny climates making it perfect for tropical landscapes like Changi’s.

Scientific name: Phyllostachys nigra.

This unique bamboo is known for its dark purplish-black stems, which deepen in colour with age. Originally from China, Black Bamboo adds striking contrast to the garden’s greenery and is also used in traditional fine crafts such as flutes and calligraphy brush handles, valued for its natural strength and elegant finish.

Scientific name: Bambusa ventricosa

Buddha Bamboo gets its name from its bulbous, segmented stems that resemble the belly of a laughing Buddha. Commonly found across Asia, this variety is valued not only for its distinctive shape but also for its cultural symbolism.

Scientific name: Thyrsostachys siamensis

The common name "Monastery Bamboo" comes from the fact that it is often planted around monasteries in Thailand. It was also named "Umbrella Handle Bamboo," because the culms are used to make umbrella handles, as well as other handicrafts.

Scientific name: Schizostachyum brachycladum

Golden Bamboo / Sacred Bali Bamboo is a stunning medium size tropical bamboo native to Southeast Asia.  It has bright yellow culms with green stripes and large yellow striped leaves. This bamboo is commonly used to make crafts, basketry and as containers for cooking or carrying water. It is also a very popular ornamental bamboo for gardens, landscaping or as windbreak.