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Oldham's Bamboo

Dendrocalamus oldhamii, Poaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakMulch MakerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Northern Long SedgeCarex folliculata
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
Pale Flax LilyDianella longifolia
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Narrow Reed GrassCalamagrostis stricta

Oldham's bamboo outcompetes narrow reed grass through rapid growth and extensive root system

Nude Sheath BambooPhyllostachys nuda

Running bamboo and clumping bamboo compete for space with different growth strategies

Uses

Functions

Timber ProductionErosion ControlCarbon SequestrationPrivacy Screening

Edible Parts

Young Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Oldham's Bamboo grow in?

Oldham's Bamboo grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Oldham's Bamboo?

Good companions for Oldham's Bamboo include Northern Long Sedge, Pale Flax Lily.

Design guilds with Oldham's Bamboo and see companion relationships visually.

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