Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Australia
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Pink, Red
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cyanide poisoning
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
Ironbark
In German
Bambus
Ironbark
In French
Bambou
Ironbark
In Spanish
Bambú
Ironbark
In Greek
μπαμπού
Ironbark
In Portuguese
bambu
Ironbark
In Polish
Bambus
Ironbark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Genus
Acidosasa
Eucalyptus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Bamboo and Ironbark
Season and care of Bamboo and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Bamboo and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bamboo season is Not Available and Ironbark season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bamboo is Loam and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bamboo and Ironbark Physical Information
Bamboo and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bamboo and Ironbark are as follows:
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bamboo and Ironbark
Care of Bamboo and Ironbark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Ironbark pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.