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Bambusa oldhamii
Also Known As
- Bambusa oldhami
- Giant Timber Bamboo
Plant type
bamboo
size
- H: 30'-65'
- W: 6'-15'
planting zones
- 9a-12
Bambusa oldhamii plant details
Bambusa oldhamii is an evergreen bamboo with chartreuse and green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Bambusa oldhamii
- Plant type: bamboo
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 30 FT - 65 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Bambusa oldhamii
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Bambusa oldhamii plant
How to Grow Bambusa oldhamii
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- chartreuse
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5'-15'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - occasional
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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