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Bambusa oldhamii

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Bambusa oldhamii is one of the larger bamboos and commonly known as the Giant Timber Bamboo or Oldhams bamboo. It can grow up to 20 m tall with stems having a diameter of 10 cm. Bambusa oldhamii is commonly grown as a specimen but is also very effective for providing privacy screening, hedging, and is perfect for a large, tropical garden.

Bambusa oldhamii growing in a park.
The average plant height is 80 cm
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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Trees
Height:15.00 m
Spread:5.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:Formal, Japanese, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asBambusa oldhamii, Giant Timber Bamboo, Oldhamii Bamboo, Bamboo oldhamii, Bambusa oldhamii Bamboo, Giant Timber Bamboo Bambusa oldhamii, Oldhamii Giant Timber Bamboo, Timber Bamboo, Japanese Timber Bamboo Plant

Bambusa oldhamii Details

Bambusa oldhamii is one of the larger bamboos and commonly known as the Giant Timber Bamboo or Oldhams bamboo. It can grow up to 20 m tall with stems having a diameter of 10 cm. It grows as a clump and produces multiple stems which bear mid-green, dense foliage. This bamboo grows best in full sun on a well-drained site though it will tolerate a range of soil conditions barring extreme wet or dry. Bambusa oldhamii is commonly grown as a specimen but is also very effective for providing privacy screening, hedging, and is perfect for a large, tropical garden. It is a non-invasive species of Bamboo.

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