Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Bambusoideae, Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo
Curly Locks, Roman Gold, Emerald Falls Pendula
Habitat
Dry Forest
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Brownish Red
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidote, Antifungal, Astringent, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Inner Wood, Outer Bark
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Incense, Oil is used for aromatherapy, The essential oil is used as insect repellent, Used as a building material, Wood is used to store meat and food grains
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DENDROCALAMUS strictus
CEDRUS deodara
Common Name
Male Bamboo, Timber Bamboo
Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar
In Hindi
इमारती लकड़ी बांस
देवदार
In German
Holz Bambus
Deodar Cedar
In French
bois Bambou
Deodar Cedar
In Spanish
bambú
Deodar Cedar
In Greek
ξυλείας Μπαμπού
κέδρους Cedar
In Portuguese
Bamboo Timber
Deodar Cedar
In Polish
Drewno Bamboo
Deodar Cedar
In Latin
lignum
Deodar Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Abietoideae
Season and Care of Timber Bamboo and Deodar Cedar
Season and care of Timber Bamboo and Deodar Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Timber Bamboo and Deodar Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Timber Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Deodar Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Timber Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Deodar Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Timber Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deodar Cedar is Neutral, Alkaline.
Timber Bamboo and Deodar Cedar Physical Information
Timber Bamboo and Deodar Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Timber Bamboo height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Deodar Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Timber Bamboo and Deodar Cedar are as follows:
Timber Bamboo flower color: Brownish Red
Timber Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Deodar Cedar flower color:
- Deodar Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Timber Bamboo and Deodar Cedar
Care of Timber Bamboo and Deodar Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Timber Bamboo pruning is done and Deodar Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Timber Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deodar Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.