Oldhamii Bamboo — Giant Timber Bamboo — a towering, fast-growing clumping species ideal for screening, windbreaks or large-scale landscaping. Perfect for acreage, farms or properties needing strong vertical presence.

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Plant Specs
Botanical Name:	Bambusa oldhamii
Common Name:	Oldhamii, Giant Timber Bamboo, Sweet Shoot Bamboo
Height / Spread:	10–12 m typical height (up to 15–18 m in ideal conditions), clump spread 2–3 m (can be constrained to 1.5–2 m)
Clumping or Running:	Clumping (non-invasive)
Sun:	Full sun to part shade
Water:	Moderate — regular during establishment; less once established.
Climate:	Tolerant of frost and a range of Australian climates; suitable for subtropical to temperate zones.

Oldhamii Bamboo

Name: Oldhamii Bamboo
SKU: BMOldhamii200mm

SKU: BMOldhamii200mm

$64.00

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Large, clumping bamboo — non-invasive rhizomes.

Impressive mature height (10–18 m typical in Australia; often marketed as “giant timber bamboo”).

Thick, straight culms — excellent for screening, windbreaks, noise barrier, even timber / construction use.

Dense foliage for privacy and aesthetic appeal.

Produces edible shoots (often known as “Sweet Shoot Bamboo”).

Drought and frost tolerant once established — hardy enough for many Australian climates.
Mature height: ~10–12 m typical, though in ideal conditions can reach up to ~15–18 m.

Natural clump footprint: ~2–3 m in diameter, though can be constrained (in narrower beds) down to ~1.5–2 m with reduced mature height.

Culm (stem) diameter: Large — thick, substantial culms (often 10+ cm) suitable for structural uses.

Growth habit: Upright, dense clumping bamboo (non-running), forming a tall vertical screen rather than spreading horizontally.
Privacy screening / tall hedging — ideal for blocking views or creating tall green walls

Windbreaks, noise barriers, shelterbelts on larger blocks or acreage

Timber / construction / building materials (poles) — for lightweight structures, trellises, garden features

Edible shoots — for gardening / edible bamboo enthusiasts

Natural shade, shelter for animals or garden areas (e.g. for acreage / rural lands)
Privacy screening / tall hedging — ideal for blocking views or creating tall green walls

Windbreaks, noise barriers, shelterbelts on larger blocks or acreage

Timber / construction / building materials (poles) — for lightweight structures, trellises, garden features

Edible shoots — for gardening / edible bamboo enthusiasts

Natural shade, shelter for animals or garden areas (e.g. for acreage / rural lands)

Oldhamii Bamboo

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