Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Candleberry tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Wet Woods
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
10-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Rats, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Inflammation, Throat itching
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA oldhamii
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Giant Timber Bamboo, Oldham's Bamboo
Chinese Tallow
In German
Bambus
chinesisch Talg
In French
Bambou
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
Bambú
suif chinois
In Greek
μπαμπού
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
bambu
sebo chinesa
In Polish
Bambus
chiński łój
In Latin
Bamboo
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Hippomaneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Timber Bamboo and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of Giant Timber Bamboo and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Timber Bamboo and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Timber Bamboo and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
Giant Timber Bamboo and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Timber Bamboo height is 1,000.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Giant Timber Bamboo and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
Giant Timber Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Giant Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Timber Bamboo and Chinese Tallow
Care of Giant Timber Bamboo and Chinese Tallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Timber Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves and Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Giant Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.