Giant Timber Bamboo
Bambusa oldhamii
SKU
01131
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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Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | bam-BOO-sa old-HAM-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; forms large clumps 25 to 45 ft. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
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