Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Product details
| Management number | 250687123 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$13.98 | Model Number | 250687123 | ||
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Quick Plant Specs
- Plant Type: Non-invasive clumping bamboo
- Botanical Name: Bambusa oldhamii
- Mature Height: 40–60 ft
- Spacing for Hedge: 8–12 ft apart
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Growth Habit: Large upright clumping bamboo
- Cane Color: Green culms with large diameter canes
- Cold Tolerance: ~20°F once established
- Best Uses: Privacy screen, timber bamboo, tropical landscape accent
Giant Timber Bamboo – Bambusa oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo (Bambusa oldhamii) is one of the most widely planted large clumping bamboo species. Known for its tall straight culms and impressive size, this bamboo creates a dramatic tropical presence in the landscape.
This species forms a large clump and produces thick green culms that can reach significant height as the plant matures. It is often planted to create tall privacy screens, windbreaks, and bamboo groves.
Like all bamboo we offer, Giant Timber Bamboo grows in a clumping growth pattern. It expands gradually from the base rather than spreading aggressively through underground runners.
Growth Expectations
Growth rate varies depending on climate, watering, soil quality, and fertilization. In warm climates with proper care, Giant Timber bamboo typically develops as follows:
| Year | Height | Culm Diameter |
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| Year 1 | 6–10 feet | Up to ¾ inch |
| Year 2 | 12–20 feet | Up to 1½ inches |
| Year 3+ | 30–40+ feet | Up to 3 inches |
Best Uses
- Tall privacy screens and living fences
- Bamboo groves and large landscape plantings
- Windbreaks for open properties
- Timber bamboo plantings
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