I had planted three years ago a nigra henonis in zone 9 ( rome -italy ) but I have been told that it will never get very nice here because it s too hot and too sunny. it can get very big but it will never be an outstanding bamboo here because the culms would become like kind of dirty gray and the leaves will never be dark healthy green.
what do you think about that ? any of you grow henonis in a "warm" zone ?

have a good day

ph

_________________
Elemento Bambù on facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001852588023

Henon is suposed to turn gray, right? I do not see how that would be a bad thing.

_________________
http://bensbamboo.blogspot.com/

I've heard people say (here?) that a mature grove of henon is one of the most attractive bamboos.

_________________
Alan.
My blog: It's not work, it's gardening!

Henon's culm is supposed to be grey when it matures. If you wan't black culms, you should get Phyllostachys nigra 'Hale'. Henon is supposed to be quite a bit more cold hardy, compared to 'Hale' version (which comes handy to us "northerners" ).

thanks alan

_________________
Elemento Bambù on facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001852588023

I don't know my zone, but I'm in very hot (pretty sure hotter than Rome) central California. My henon is beautiful (15 - 20 feet?) and when it expands out and I start thinning it next year, it will be even more so. The only big bamboo that didn't like my heat and my refusal to baby it, was the moso. It's gone but all my other phyls. are doing great.

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

thank you markj for this great picture, if one day you pass by Rome, let me know, I ll show you my garden

thanks you tomgun, I m happy to hear that because I had been told that henon could not manage so much heat and sun

have a good day

ph

_________________
Elemento Bambù on facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001852588023

So far, henon has not stayed a dark green here in Dallas heat, it only is dark green where it is partially shaded. Doesn't seem happy really at all.

A particular Henon grove I saw in Alabama was absolutely spectacular, like walking into the night, after about fifteen feet into the grove. I looked up, and it was pitch black, couldn't see a leaf it was so dark.

At eye level, were huge canes, properly spaced apart for a leisurely stroll, had to almost feel my way around in there, it was cooler in temperature as it was the middle of summer once you entered, it was a highly managed grove and not a particularly large one. For me, it was a much more cerebral experience than the moso grove next to it, and the most awesome grove I have ever experienced.

So, I made it a central part of my collection, but now am thinking it has to be planted at the edge of a forest in this type of heat for it to thrive, and then, I still have my doubts.....

thanks a lot Mackel for your message,

maybe it depends of your kind of soil ? do you water over the summer ?

how is the weather like in Alabama ?

have a good day

ph

_________________
Elemento Bambù on facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001852588023

Phil ???? Je comprend plus quand tu causes ?

Bernard Leneindre (AEB France) based on the hope of large adult size of this bamboo. He thinks he can exceed the Phyllostachys pubescens.
This picture is superb and the bike adds something I think !




Sorry for google traduction...