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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 our library and online research as well as observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We have also incorporated comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Bambusa oldhamii.     [MORE INFO]