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.