Bambusa oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo
Description
This bamboo will grow 40'-55' tall and has large leaves with green culms.
Plant Type
Shrub, Bamboo
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.