Prefers a moderate climate with mild winters and warm summers. Thrives at various altitudes.
Black Bamboo
Phyllostachys nigra, commonly known as Henon bamboo, is a graceful and hardy giant bamboo native to southern China. It can reach heights of 17 meters and has culm diameters up to 7.5 centimeters. The new culm shoots of this bamboo are edible when cooked, and the wood is known for its strength despite having thin culm walls.
Phyllostachys nigra: henonsis
China
Other relevant information: - It is known for its distinctive black culms. - The culms of this bamboo species are used for construction purposes. - It is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. - The leaves of this bamboo species are long and slender. - The plant prefers moist soil and can tolerate partial shade. - It is a clumping bamboo, meaning it forms tight clusters of culms. - Henon bamboo can be propagated through division or by planting culm cuttings.
Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0.
This graceful, hardy (to -21°C) giant bamboo is native to southern China and reaches heights of 17 m with culm diameters up to 7.5 cm. New culm shoots are edible if cooked. Considered the third most useful bamboo in Japan, the wood is very strong given its thin culm walls.