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    Bambusa tuldoides

    Also Known As

    • Punting Pole Bamboo

    Plant type

    bamboo

    size

    • H: 30'-55'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 8b-12

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    Bambusa tuldoides plant details

    Bambusa tuldoides is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bambusa tuldoides

    Plant type: bamboo
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 30 FT - 55 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bambusa tuldoides

    USDA Zones: 8b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    At our farm on the Gulf Coast, this is the bamboo that makes me smile the most. A cathedral in green. Organ pipes that clack. to 60’

    By: Utility Research Garden

    Native to China Tightly clumped, non-invasive, hardy. Produces a large number of thick-walled culms.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Bambusa tuldoides plant

    How to Grow Bambusa tuldoides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • erosion control
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    aka Bambusa oldhami, Giant Timber Bamboo

    Plant Type

    Bamboo

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 30'-65'

    Width: 6'-15'

    • sun - shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Bambusa oldhamii culms by Karl Gercens III
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    Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

    aka Alphonse Karr Clumping Bamboo

    Plant Type

    Bamboo

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' culms by Karl Gercens III
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    Bambusa multiplex 'Floribunda'

    aka Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf', Fernleaf Clumping Bamboo

    Plant Type

    Bamboo

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Bambusa multiplex 'Floribunda' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Bambusa multiplex var. riviereorum

    aka Bambusa multiplex 'Riviereorum', Chinese Goddess Bamboo, Riviereorum Clumping Bamboo

    Plant Type

    Bamboo

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Bambusa multiplex var. riviereorum by Karl Gercens III
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    Bambusa textilis

    aka Weaver’s Bamboo

    Plant Type

    Bamboo

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 30'-40'

    Width: 15'-30'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Bambusa textilis foliage by Karl Gercens III
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