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Giant Timber Bamboo

Bambusa oldhamii, Poaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Empress TreePaulownia tomentosa
Wind Protection
PomeloCitrus maxima
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Ruby Red GrapefruitCitrus × paradisi
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Golden KiwiActinidia chinensis
Physical SupportWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Fuzzy KiwiActinidia deliciosa

Giant timber bamboo competes aggressively with kiwi vines for water, nutrients, and light

Uses

Functions

TimberBiomassWindbreak

Edible Parts

Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Giant Timber Bamboo grow in?

Giant Timber Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Giant Timber Bamboo?

Good companions for Giant Timber Bamboo include Empress Tree, Pomelo, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Golden Kiwi.

Design guilds with Giant Timber Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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