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by Tyke-A
Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Newcomer to Bamboo
Replies: 31
Views: 16175

Re: Newcomer to Bamboo

Henon is not like the other Nigras and does very well in our climate. Last winter when we had multiple nights of -13f temps and high winds neither my Henon nor Parvifolia had any culm death or leaf bud damage. These were not large plants. 3 gal. divisions with some mulch at the base. I really like i...
by Tyke-A
Sun Aug 02, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: Bamboo Discussions
Topic: Anyone else growing Fargesias in full sun in the SE US?
Replies: 11
Views: 7493

Re: Anyone else growing Fargesias in full sun in the SE US?

Don't know if Scabrida would work Brad. Have it here in S W Missouri. It looks good despite the extreme heat and humidity we've had lately but it is extremely slow growing. Rufa works great here. Have them in both full sun and partial and they have all had excellent growth.
by Tyke-A
Sat Jul 04, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Newcomer to Bamboo
Replies: 31
Views: 16175

Re: Newcomer to Bamboo

I have Ph Vivax Huangwenzhu Inversa here. It top killed along with most of my Bamboos but has come back. We've had severe winters back to back with -13f for several nights which is not the norm. My Henons and Parvifolias came thru in excellent shape with no culm loss or even any leaf bud damage so y...
by Tyke-A
Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:55 pm
Forum: Growing Bamboo
Topic: Newcomer to Bamboo
Replies: 31
Views: 16175

Re: Newcomer to Bamboo

Hello Wolfedg,
That's a great little Nursery. Tina and Gordon are great people. You shouldn't have any problems. I've bought many Bamboos from them and all have done well. I'm 2 hours north of them so we must be pretty close to each other. I'm in Cedar county, where are you located?

Tyke