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Botanical name
Phyllostachys nigra Henonis.
Origin
Primarily from China. Long ago introduced in Japan and India.
Characteristics
Tall green Henon Bamboo is the parent of Black
Bamboo (Ph. Nigra) not the other way around as many books and bamboo resources maintain.)
Very stiff and erect culms, olive green at first, turning whitish later on. Henon has small dark green leaves (8 to 10 cm.) Culms grow 8 - 12 m, however, can reach 20 m. high.
Use
As a container
plant Henon has a lovely form. Dense foliage and full shape. I must remind myself to grow some. Suitably confined or in a rural setting forms a fine grove or screen to 15 - 20 m.
Requirements
Very hardy bamboo. Likes all places and is famous for its resistance to drought. |
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| Henon
Bamboo in our nursery. Click on the zoom icon to see a larger image
of this species (Approximate size is 156 Kb.) |
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Fine print on Henon Bamboo
Local
government regulations prohibit the stocking & sale of the Phyllostachys
genus of bamboo from our Terrey Hills nursery because of its invasive nature.
So you want an explanation, is it?
Here are submissions from
Mr Bamboo to the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Noxious Weeds
Committee, on behalf of the many species of Phyllostachys.
Can’t imagine that anyone would actually want to read these boring submissions.
We post them here for
your reference. If you wish to purchase any Phyllostachys say, Henon Bamboo simply
use our on-line order
form instead.
Or feel free to phone us on (02) 9486 3604 to discuss further. Also you can contact
us with any query you might have.
Interest
This very elegant bamboo, with its gracious and dense foliage presents very decorative clumps. The high quality of its wood makes it appreciated by craftsmen in Asia.
Moreover, its hard, easily split nature makes it favoured in Japan for the tea whisk (chasen) used in the tea ritual. The shoots are delicious when eaten raw.
How fast will it grow?
Our Bamboo
Growth Simulation gizmo shows you the rate of growth starting off with a
small plant. Of course, growth rate depends a lot on climate, food
and water.
Small bamboo plants are slow to get going, so starting off with a bigger plant
will get you there much faster. Also, using the gizmo will show you the eventual, un-trimmed shape
in outline for this species. |
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