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Please advise the variety of bamboo?

12 years ago
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  • 12 years ago
    Appears to be Timber Bamboo ( Oldhamii) I'm just guessing.
  • 12 years ago
    It is gorgeous, but takes too much water with watering restrictions of once every 2 weeks.
  • 12 years ago
    I'm assuming this is the genus Bambusa? Can you please tell me the species? Thanks!
  • 12 years ago
    I too would love to know the name of the bamboo and if it is a clumping species. BTW, it's a lovely landscape design!
  • 12 years ago
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bambusa_oldhamii , still guessing about the photo here.
  • 12 years ago
    I thought so too but I would hope the landscapers wouldn't plant something that becomes so large ... there are a few others similar but not as large.
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you. I thought it was but wasn't quite sure. I am growing B. textillis gracillis on my north side, about 110 linear feet, with up-lights. It performs well and is reasonable with water consumption. Looking for something else to fill some "pockets". Thanks again.
  • 12 years ago
    How quickly does it grow?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Depending on where you live, most clumping bamboos will take several years to get established, but once they do, they grow fast. They can be controlled however, by removing any new shoots as they come up.
  • 12 years ago
    We live South Florida.
  • 11 years ago
    You can order this online: http://www.caldwellhort.com/html/bamboo/Bambusa-eutuldoides-Viridivittata.html. You can also do a search for "BAMBUSA EUTULDIODES VIRIDIVITTATA"
  • PRO
    7 years ago
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    Other plants associated with this garden are: Variegated Ginger, Ardisia Crispa, Xanadou Philodendron, Acanthus, Crinum Lillies, Indigo, Gt. Liriope, arborvitae, Autumn Fern, Foxtail Fern, Hollyleaf Fern, Hosta Francee, Dwarf monkey grass, Regular monkey grass, & Annual color. The bamboo is a clumping variety called Bambusa eutuldoides viridi-vittata , Asian lemon bamboo. This variety is a clumper and you do not need to contain it, however, do allow an 8'by 10' area for its ultimate growth. Bamboo does require constant maintenance and you will need to do some research for the specific variety you choose. Once planted, it will become a beautiful focal point and add a stunning tropical accent.