Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii
Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii

Giant Timber Bamboo | Bambusa Oldhamii

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  • We currently ship bamboo plants only to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas.
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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
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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Planting Bamboo Successfully

Planting bamboo is simple and usually takes only a few minutes. Our plants ship in well-rooted containers, so installation requires minimal digging and they establish quickly.

Start by digging a hole slightly larger than the root ball and loosening the surrounding soil so roots can expand easily.

Mix compost or organic material into the soil if available. Bamboo prefers soil that holds moisture while still draining well.

Set the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. Keep the root ball consistently moist for the first few weeks while the plant establishes.

With proper watering and nutrition, bamboo establishes quickly and begins filling in as the root system expands.

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Feed Your Bamboo for Stronger, Fuller Growth

If your bamboo hedge looks thin, slow to fill in, or uneven, the issue is usually nutrition. Bamboo grows best when it receives steady feeding and healthy soil conditions.

Our Bamboo Care Bundle combines a slow-release fertilizer with Recharge, a microbial soil conditioner that helps roots absorb nutrients more efficiently.

Together they support thicker canes, greener foliage, and faster fill-in for privacy screens.

  • One annual fertilizer feeding
  • Weekly soil support with Recharge
  • Designed specifically for bamboo

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FAQs

All bamboo plants we sell are clumping bamboo, not running bamboo.

Clumping bamboo grows outward slowly from the base and does not send invasive runners through the yard.

To ensure that your bamboo plants arrive in good health and have the best environment for success, we only ship to: AL FL GA LA MS SC TX

  • UPS Ground (1-2 day shipping).
  • All plants are shipped in an (8 in. x 8 in. x 40 in.) shipping box.
  • Each plant weighs approximately 18 lbs.
  • All orders are shipped Monday – Thursday each week.
  • Order tracking numbers are provided via e-mail once the order has been shipped.

Plants are shipped in containers and are well-rooted and established.

Actual height can vary by variety and season, but each plant is ready to establish quickly once planted.

Bamboo is one of the fastest establishing landscape plants once roots are established.

Growth speed depends on climate, watering, and soil conditions, but plants typically begin filling in quickly after planting.

Yes. Many clumping bamboo varieties grow very well in large pots or planters.

Container bamboo works well for patios, pool areas, and decorative screens.

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