Giant Timber Bamboo
Bambusa oldhamii
SKU
1131
One of the best bamboos for large, dense screens. Densely foliaged, erect clumps having thick stems reaching 4 in. in diameter. Clumping habit is non-invasive. Evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Best with regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| 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 Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Clumping Bamboo, Fast Growing, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Best with regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Windbreak |
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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