Oldhamii Bamboo
Scientific Name: Bambusa Oldhamii
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: Between 6-12 Metres
- Large Dark Green Leaves
- Thick Culms
- Fast growing with relatively tight footprint
20cm PoT
1 mEtRE
$54 25cm PoT
2 mEtRE
$95 33cm PoT
3 mEtRE
$175 40cm PoT
3.5 mEtRE
$340 50cm PoT
3-5 mEtRE
$480
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This is ‘the’ classic bamboo; big and bold. If high screening is what you need, or the look of large solid bamboo culms this is what you plant. Oldhamii is a very fast grower which will grow tall but does have a fairly small footprint.
Its stance is particularly upright and is saturated with lush dark green foliage.
In Melbourne, this is a large bamboo which is suitable for any suburban gardens that can accommodate medium sized trees. Unlike trees, Oldhamii can be thinned to occupy a small area and still reach 10 metre height.
You must still be realistic; if growing in a narrow bed, I would not recommend anything less than 600mm and the borders must be very strong. Its roots are fibrous and will not cause damage like tree roots but the new shoots are powerful. Because of its size, it does demand some caution.
Oldhamii Bamboo For Sale in Melbourne
For over a decade, we at Red Cloud Bamboo have specialised in growing high-quality bamboo species. This includes our large stands of Oldhamii bamboo, ensuring a reliable supply of premium divisions and rhizomes. Now, customers can conveniently purchase Oldhamii bamboo plants directly from our bamboo nursery located in Melbourne. We provide potted specimens and root clusters to help create stunning bamboo displays.
Contact Us today to discuss the bamboo plants suitable for your landscape from our professionally grown inventory.
Oldhamii Striking Vertical Impact
One of the tallest clumping varieties, Oldhamii forms a dense, upright structure through meticulously stacked canes. In ideal conditions, it can reach 10 meters tall while maintaining a compact footprint through regular pruning. Its dark foliage provides year-round screening.
Bambusa Oldhamii Suitable Placements
Reserve Oldhamii for open spaces with at least 600mm clearance on all sides. Amend soil generously with compost before planting to support its size. Provide afternoon shade in hot climates to safeguard foliage. Stake young plants to reinforce stability.
Oldhamii Bamboo Care for Optimal Growth
Water regularly throughout the first summer as the extensive root system develops downward and outward. Fertilise in spring and summer with a balanced organic formula. Prune lower foliage periodically to improve airflow circulation and shape.
Check Our Bamboo Varieties
At Red Cloud Bamboo, we offer both clumping and running bamboo varieties suitable for a variety of landscaping needs. Clumping bamboos grow in dense clusters and are contained within the root zone, making them a great option for smaller gardens and containers. They require less maintenance while providing an attractive addition. Meanwhile, our running bamboos spread more rapidly both above and below ground. Without proper confinement, they can become invasive. However, running bamboos are well-suited for privacy screening when contained appropriately. Both bamboo types add an elegant natural element to landscapes when planted in optimised conditions.