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Bambusa oldhamii

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   8a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H4 - G2   Australia:   2 - 5  
Care Level
Height 3 - 17 m (10 - 55 ft)
Spread
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This plant is upright and has matte, coarse textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The stems are showy and smooth in texture. Bambusa oldhamii (oldham's bamboo) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Specimen, screening and tropical.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Bambusa oldhamii tolerates wet sites.