Bambusa oldhamii known as giant timber bamboo or oldham s bamboo is a large species of bamboo.
Giant timber bamboo arizona.
In just a few years giant timber will form a gorgeous stand of towering bamboo.
A large erect growing thorny timber bamboo used for house construction.
Up to 85 tall x 7 dia.
Our bamboo is acclimatized to our arizona climate and provides a lush evergreen environment.
This giant timber bamboo tree is cold hardy and heat tolerant.
We use a specific kind arizona timber bamboo which is noninvasive clumping bamboo grown in our bamboo nursery locally in chandler.
It has much presence so it will overpower small spaces.
Most importantly it will stunt the bamboos long term growth.
Rare in the u s.
Hardiness unknown full sun.
It s an evergreen that is suited for planting in a wide range of soil conditions.
The wood is reported to be even more durable than g.
Giant timber bamboo plants.
Bambusa oldhamii is native to china and the most commonly cultivated clumping timber bamboo in the united states.
A very popular upright grower giant timber is a clumping variety with a fairly open growth pattern that enables you to truly enjoy its beautiful form.
The giant timber bamboo makes an ever enlarging clump for a large space.
Phyllostachys bambusoides looks fantastic in group planting or single planting where it can create an imposing vertical mass.
Care follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system.
It works well as a centerpiece or to form a stunning hedge.
The culms are tall and erect with an attractive dark green color.
Chaco giant thorny bamboo.
It is the most common and widely grown bamboo in the united states and has been introduced into cultivation around the world.
Most common giant timber bamboo in america clumping variety will not become invasive cold hardy down to 20 degrees zones 8 to 11 usage specimen planting hedge screen container height up to 55 feet and cane diameter up to 4 inches easy extremely fast grower in full sun to full shade no shipments to arizona.
If the temps dip below the minimum temps for just a few hours the bamboo will suffer severe damage.
21f please respect the minimum temperatures.
The clumping non invasive habit of giant timber bamboo make it an easy low maintenance choice for homeowners.
The shoots are commercially harvested in asia and regarded as choice.
It is also commonly used in furniture making most notably in taiwan.