Bambusa oldhamii
Oldham Bamboo
Description
This bamboo will grow 40'-55' tall and has large leaves with green culms. This plant can be invasive. Plant in containers or with large root barriers.
Plant Type
Shrub, Bamboo
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Japanese, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.