Photo copyright: Ned Jaquith, 1997
Ned Jaquith standing beneath a large grove of Henon.

Phyllostachys nigra 'Henon'
Common names: Henon, Hachiku

Maximum Height: 50 feet
Maximum Diameter: 3.5 inches
Hardiness: 0° F
USDA Zone recommended 7 through 10 (possibly 6b)
 
This green culm timber bamboo is thought to be the true species from which Black Bamboo originated. In the Pacific Northwest it is one of the largest bamboos. There are mature stands that reach a height of 50 feet with a culm diameter of 3.5 inches. The wood of this species is stronger than Phyllostachys vivax, but not as strong as Phyllostachys bambusoides. It appears to be much hardier than 0° F. Henon could possibly be hardy to -10° F.

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