Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon'

Giant Grey Bamboo, Henon, Hachiku

Main interest:: strong, tall, vigorous
Exposure:: sun to shade, moist but well-drained soil
Growth type:: running
Foliage:: mature green-grey culms, dark green leaves
USDA Hardiness:: rhizome hardy to zone 5b: -26°C (-15°F), stems to zone 7a: -17.8°C (0°F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width:: height: up to 40 ft (12 m)
Use:: specimen, tall summer privacy screens

Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon' is a vigorous grower. A very upright habit make it a perfect choice for a grove or small forest. Abundant, dark green leaves in a feather-like pattern cover its frond-like branches. The new culms are bright green, and turn a beautiful greyish-green as they are exposed to the sun. Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon' grows to great heights in warmer climates, where it is used as a timber bamboo. Fertilize with Nettle Tea. Gain a hardiness zone with our Winter Cover.

In USDA Climate Zones expect the following mature size culm heights:

Zone 7 - over 30 feet
Zone 6 - 8 feet
Zone 5b - 6 feet

Main interest:: strong, tall, vigorous
Exposure:: sun to shade, moist but well-drained soil
Growth type:: running
Foliage:: mature green-grey culms, dark green leaves
USDA Hardiness:: rhizome hardy to zone 5b: -26°C (-15°F), stems to zone 7a: -17.8°C (0°F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width:: height: up to 40 ft (12 m)
Use:: specimen, tall summer privacy screens