Bamboo 'Oldhamii' (Bambusa oldhamii)

Name: Bamboo 'Oldhamii' (Bambusa oldhamii)
Brand: Sow Exotic
SKU: A5a-OLD-BAM-L
Price: 79.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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18 in stock

Pot Size

Large Nursery Pot (2-4 ft)

Pack Size

Single Plant

4-Pack (Save 15%)

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Cold-Hardy, Edible, and Elegantly Towering Bamboo for Food Forests and Landscapes

Oldhamii Bamboo, also known as Sweet Shoot Bamboo, is one of the most versatile, elegant, and widely loved clumping bamboos in cultivation. Native to Taiwan, this tropical species is prized for its tender, sweet edible shoots, cold-hardiness, and graceful, upright culms that can reach 50–65 feet tall. Despite its impressive size, Oldhamii remains clumping and non-invasive, making it a favorite for sustainable gardens, edible landscapes, and windbreaks.

Known as one of the best culinary bamboos, Oldhamii produces abundant shoots in spring that are mild, crisp, and easy to prepare—perfect for stir-fries, soups, and pickles. Its fast growth and thick canopy make it excellent for privacy screens, living fences, and erosion control, especially in subtropical regions.

Oldhamii is also one of the most cold-tolerant tropical bamboos, surviving temperatures down to 20°F, making it an excellent choice for growers in USDA Zones 8–11. Its straight, smooth green culms are also used in crafts and light construction.

At Sow Exotic, we ship Oldhamii Bamboo in 1-gallon plantable biodegradable coconut coir pots, making planting easy and eco-friendly.

Quick Facts: Edible Bamboo Varieties

	Asper Bamboo	Black Asper Bamboo	Oldhamii Bamboo
Scientific Name	Bambusa asper	Bambusa lako	Bambusa oldhamii
Common Names	Asper, Giant Bamboo	Black Asper, Timor Black Bamboo	Oldhamii, Sweet Shoot Bamboo
Plant Type	Perennial Clumping Bamboo	Perennial Clumping Bamboo	Perennial Clumping Bamboo
Life Cycle	Perennial	Perennial	Perennial
Food Forest Layer	Canopy / Windbreak Layer	Canopy / Windbreak Layer	Canopy / Windbreak Layer
Mature Size	60-100 ft tall	50-70 ft tall	50-65 ft tall
Light	Full Sun to Partial Shade	Full Sun to Partial Shade	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs	Moderate; drought-tolerant once established	Moderate; drought-tolerant once established	Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Harvest Season	Spring (young shoots)	Spring (young shoots)	Spring (young shoots)
Time to Harvest	1-2 years for shoots	2-3 years for shoots	1-2 years for shoots
Self-Fertile	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast	Fast
Native Region	Southeast Asia	Timor, Indonesia	Taiwan
Florida Native	No	No	No
Zones	USDA Zones 9-11	USDA Zones 9-11	USDA Zones 8-11
Propagation	Division / Tissue Culture	Division / Tissue Culture	Division / Tissue Culture
Pot Size	1-Gallon Plantable Biodegradable Coconut Coir Pot	1-Gallon Plantable Biodegradable Coconut Coir Pot	1-Gallon Plantable Biodegradable Coconut Coir Pot
Seasonal Characteristics	Evergreen, Cold-sensitive under 25°F	Evergreen, Cold-sensitive under 25°F	Evergreen, Cold-tolerant down to 20°F

All of our plants ship in plantable coconut coir pots or recyclable nursery pots! Just pop them in the ground or reuse and recycle. Want to learn more about our plant sizes and how to grow them? 👉 Checkout the Full Guide Here

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