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    • Photo of Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon' culms by Karl Gercens III

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    Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon'

    Also Known As

    • Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis
    • Gray Timber Bamboo
    • Henon Timber Bamboo
    • Henonis Black Bamboo

    Plant type

    bamboo

    size

    • H: 30"-65'
    • W: 10'-200'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon' plant details

    Timber bamboo always has dreamy culms, in this case the tall green culms age to a grey blue over time. Strong and dense, it's a good one if you plan to harvest for use in projects. Henon is a running variety that survives temperatures as low as 0 F.

    Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon' is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon'

    Plant type: bamboo
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 200 FT - wide, 30 IN - 65 FT - tall
    Uses: tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A medium-sized timber bamboo with strong canes and thick culm walls. The shoots initially grow as green but over time turn a light gray color. Unlike Phyllostachys vivax, 'Henon' tends to grow upright and straight even in low light conditions which allows for better construction uses. The dense wood is less susceptible to splitting than other species.

    Although it is named as a variety to Phyllostachys nigra, 'Henon' is believed to be the true species to black bamboo. Most varieties of black have dark browns and black either in stripes, spots or covering the entire culm. 'Henon' is one of the few that does not have any of these dark color characteristics.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    The mother of all Black Bamboo is grey, or gray if you go that way. If I did, I’d probably live in this blue bamboo all day and night. to 65’

    By: Utility Research Garden

    A cold hardy bamboo good to 0 F. A green form of Black bamboo that grows much larger with the older culms having a greenish-blue color. Excellent wood quality.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    This variety does not have the color markings on the green culms and branches. The young shoots can be used as vegetables and the culms used for weaving as well as construction. This classic runner reaches upwards of 30' once well-established.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon' plant

    How to Grow Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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