Giant timber bamboo (Bambusa oldhamii)
Giant timber bamboo, also known as Oldham's Bamboo, Giant Timber Bamboo
A great option for landscaping, especially for privacy and sound barriers, is Giant Timber Bamboo. This impressive clumping bamboo can grow taller than 10 meters and is noted for its robust, green culms and dense foliage. Thriving in warm climates, it creates thick screens that provide both privacy and noise reduction. Its straight, vertical growth and resilience make it a favored choice for both decorative and functional purposes in landscaping.
Key Facts About Giant timber bamboo
Attributes of Giant timber bamboo
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
40-60 feet (12-18 meters)
Spread
2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) culm diameter
Leaf Color
Dark green
Flower Size
Flowers are rare and small
Flower Color
Cream to yellowish
Scientific Classification of Giant timber bamboo
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Grasses, sedges and allies
Family
Grass
Genus
Bambusa
Species
Giant timber bamboo