Bambusa eutuldoides The Giant Timber Bamboo

Bambusa eutuldoides is native to Southeast Asia, including regions of China, Vietnam, and Laos. This clump-forming, evergreen bamboo species is known for its impressive growth features, making it a popular choice for construction, furniture making, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

• Common Name: Giant Timber Bamboo, Yellow Bamboo, Lemon Bamboo, China Gold
• Foliage Type: Long, lance-shaped dark green leaves
• Culm Colour: Yellow-green when young, turning yellow with age
• Height: Up to 30 metres (98 feet)
• Spread: Forms dense clumps with a spread of several metres
• Perennial: Lives for many years, providing long-term beauty and benefits to the garden or landscape.

Bambusa eutuldoides Growth Features

This timber bamboo is known for its tall, straight culms (stems) that can reach heights of up to 30 metres (98 feet) and a diameter of 10-15 cm (4-6 inches).

The culms are initially yellow-green when young and turn yellow with age, giving the plant its common name “Yellow Bamboo.” The culms are sturdy and durable, making them suitable for various uses.

Common Names

Bambusa eutuldoides is commonly known as ”China Gold” Lemon Bamboo, “Giant Timber Bamboo” or “Yellow Bamboo” due to its impressive size and the striking yellowish colour of its culms.

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Foliage and Culm Features

The foliage of Bambusa eutuldoides consists of long, lance-shaped leaves that are dark green in colour. The leaves are evergreen, providing year-round beauty to the landscape.

Its culms have a yellow-green colour when young, which turns to yellow with age, hence its common name “Yellow Bamboo.”

The vibrant yellow colour of the culms adds a touch of elegance and uniqueness to any garden or landscape.

Height and Spread

Bambusa eutuldoides is a tall bamboo species that can reach heights of up to 30 metres (98 feet). It forms dense clumps, with the culms growing close together, creating a visually appealing and lush screen.

This clump-forming bamboo does not speard, it can vary depending on the growing conditions and the age of the plant, but it generally forms a tight clump with a spread of several metres.

This giant bamboo is a perennial bamboo species, which means it lives for many years and can provide long-term beauty and benefits to your garden or landscape.

Uses of Bambusa eutuldoides

This bambusa species is versatile and has various uses. Due to its tall, straight culms and durable nature, it is commonly used in construction, particularly for scaffolding, poles, and furniture making.

Its vibrant yellow culms also make it a popular choice for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscapes.

It can also be used as a standalone specimen plant, as a hedge or screen, or as part of a bamboo grove. Its dense clumping habit provides excellent privacy and noise reduction, making it ideal for creating natural barriers or windbreaks.

Cultivation

Bambusa eutuldoides is a relatively hardy bamboo species that can tolerate a wide range of climates, includingtropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions.

It prefers well-draining, fertile soils and can tolerate both sun and partial shade. Regular watering and fertilising are important for its optimal growth.

It is recommended to plant this bamboo in a location where it has enough space to grow to its full height and spread without causing any disruptions to buildings or other structures.

Final words…

Bambusa eutuldoides, or Giant Timber Bamboo, is a stunning bamboo species known for its tall, straight culms with yellow-green to yellow colouration. It is a clump-forming, evergreen bamboo plant with a striking stem colouration.