Question:

Its pretty obvious that this bamboo is happy, the question is; If this bamboo spreads out over the next couple of years to protect (from wind) the Henon, does my Henon have a shot at growth? The Henon does not like the wind at all, its poor little leaves shrivel and burn. Its putting up shoots but nothing spectacular.

What do you guys think will happen as this grove matures with these two different var's competing in a very windy spot?

The Vivax is in the back yard and is doing ok if it wasn't for the gophers. Its not as windy back there since the house protects the area some what.

Don

Well Don your thread has certainly blossomed. That's the way it is with bamboo nuts- one thing leads to another. Anytime you change the microclimate you will likely change a plants response. Once again Brad is the microclimate guy.

bamaBamboo- the ground cover to the left appears to be vinca minor/major. There are about 5 or 6 varigated forms. The arrow shaped leaf to the right is similar to a climbing weed vine we have here, but I don't know the name.

Brad- Not only did the argenteo wake up, it exploded into several 1 gals that are thriving! The shoots on the prominens I got from the ABS didn't look like bissetii, but hey, who knows. Time will tell.
Re propinqua. There is one shoot about 3ft from the mother plant that I could dig after it leafs out. It may be (not sure) a whip shoot, and I remember you are not a whipshoot fan, but I don't remember exactly why. I took some pics of the plant this morning, and I'll try to email them to you this evening for you to confirm the ID.

Markj- I really like the looks of 'luteo'. the colors are so monochrome, and the sulcus stands out sharply against the green. I'll be there this weekend to pinch a piece of yours . Just kidding but would like to meet you and see your collection if I'm ever in those parts.

David

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David Arnold
Middle Tennessee Bamboo Farm
USDA zone 6b/7a

Don, the only advice I have on your Henon is that if it continues to underwhelm you, then let the others eat it up. My Henon has been a total disappointment here but I think that voles and poor site conditions may be the reason. If you have species that do well in windy sites then let 'em go!
Don't even bother with Nuda there!

Markj - I need to send you a PM or email - preference?

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Brad Salmon, zone 5b/6 Southern Indiana
Winters -20 to -25C. Summers 30 to 35C , humid. 115 cm annual precipitation, frost free from May through early October. 259.3 meters elevation. Growing 150+ species. http://www.needmorebamboo.com/

Hi Brad, whatever 's easiest .

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Bamboo...Please note... This plant is seriously addictive and you may lose interest in other, less rewarding plants!

I can't believe its been a year!

To my astonishment the Henon has gone crazy putting up new much larger shoots. They are about 1/2 to 3/4" and I'm very pleased!

Its filling in quite nicely. As you can see 85% of the shoots are Henon. The Henon shoots are quite light in color compared to the other bamboo. The suspect bamboo still has larger shoots and was first to come up but the Henon has put out more and spread considerably. I have red arrows to identify the "Propinqua"

Have a great day!

Don