Giant Timber Bamboo
Bambusa oldhamii
Description | The largest species of bamboo, making it one of the best for large, dense screens. Densely foliaged, strongly upright clumps having thick stems reaching 4 in. in diameter. Well-behaved, clumping habit is non-invasive. Evergreen. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Fast growing; forms large clumps 25 to 45 ft. tall. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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Design Ideas | The large, dense habit of this Bamboo requires careful placement in the garden and will not be suitable for small, urban spaces. It will however make a bold statement as a backdrop to a large Asian garden or wooded lot. In the landscape it can be used as a clump of vertical poles for a columnar element or planted in mass for a fast growing barrier, screen or privacy hedge between properties. The clumping, non-invasive habit of Giant Timber Bamboo make it an easy, low maintenance choice for homeowners. |
Foliage Color | Green |
Care | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11

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