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.
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’
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'

  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant

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