1 Giant Timber Bamboo Unrooted Cutting - Bambusa oldhamii Privacy Screen

Giant Timber Bamboo (Bambusa oldhamii) is a fast-growing clumping bamboo prized for its tall, sturdy culms and dense evergreen foliage. This unrooted cutting offers an affordable way to start your own privacy screen, windbreak, or tropical-inspired garden feature. With proper care, the cutting can develop into a robust plant that provides year-round greenery and natural screening.

Native to Taiwan, Giant Timber Bamboo is known for its upright growth habit and thick, timber-like canes. It is a non-invasive clumping species, making it a responsible choice for landscapes where spread control is important. The lush green leaves and impressive height make it a favorite for creating living fences and backyard retreats.

Plant Features

• Fast-growing clumping bamboo suitable for privacy screens and windbreaks
• Produces thick, sturdy culms that can reach significant heights
• Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
• Non-invasive clumping growth habit
• Adaptable to a range of warm climates

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Bambusa oldhamii
• Plant Type: Clumping bamboo
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright, clumping
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-11
• Mature Height: 30-40 feet (when mature)
• Spacing: 5-10 feet apart for screen planting

Planting & Care

To root your unrooted cutting, place it in a well-draining rooting medium such as a mix of perlite and peat moss. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged, and provide bright, indirect light until roots develop. High humidity is beneficial; you can cover the cutting with a plastic bag or place it in a propagator to maintain moisture. Once roots are established, gradually acclimate the young plant to outdoor conditions.

After rooting, transplant into a larger container or directly into the garden in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help the plant establish. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and mulch around the base to retain moisture. Giant Timber Bamboo is generally low-maintenance once established, but it benefits from occasional thinning of old canes to promote air circulation.

What's Included

One unrooted cutting of Giant Timber Bamboo (Bambusa oldhamii).