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Products > Bambusa oldhamii   Bambusa oldhamii - Giant Timber Bamboo     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Bamboo Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) Origin: China (Asia) Evergreen: Yes Bloomtime: Infrequent Height: 40-50 feet Width: Clumping Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Bambusa oldhamii (Giant Timber Bamboo) - One of the most popular bamboos in cultivation, it is a densely foliated clumping bamboo to 55 feet under optimum growing conditions. Culms can have a diameter up to 4 inches and they are straight and erect. Slow growing until established. Plant in full sun. Low water needs but best if given occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to 15-20 degrees F. Makes an excellent large screen.  The information on this page is based on the research that we have conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from what we have found on reliable online sources, as well as from observations made of our crops of this plant growing in the nursery and of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Bambusa oldhamii.     [MORE INFO]