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Bambusa Oldhamii - Giant Timber Bamboo
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Category : Bamboo
Family : Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses)
Origin : Asia, South (Asia)
Flower Color : Green
Bloomtime : Not Significant
Evergreen : Yes
Height : 40-60 feet
Exposure : Full Sun
Irrigation Req. : Medium Water Needs
 
 
The most common giant sub-tropical bamboo grown in the U.S.. Culms are very thick-walled, straight and erect with relatively short branches. Leaves are rather wide. Grown for timber and edible shoots. Giant clumper, non-invasive.