The Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis, a variant of black bamboo found in Japan’s forests, captivates scientists and nature ...

Flowering for some plants is a yearly occurrence, for others, it is a once-in-a-lifetime event. A widespread species of bamboo in Japan, Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis, takes this one-time flowering ...

In a few years, a mystery bamboo species native to Japan is about to do something it does once in about 120 years: flower. Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis, a monocarpic bamboo species (monocarpic ...

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The ebony stems of black bamboo are the perfect accent for that Asian-inspired garden you’ve dreamed of. This amazingly architectural plant bears all black canes that contrast with the bright green ...

and an occasional guest blogger about Oregon independent garden centers on Dig in With Kym. More blogs on her website. David Weitzer and his family became bamboo growers by accident. As Southwest ...

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In the late 1960s, a species of bamboo called Phyllostachys bambusoides–commonly known as the Chinese Mainland Bamboo or Japanese Timber Bamboo–burst into flower. The species originated in China, was ...

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Phyllostachys nigra: this bamboo makes a good clump and can be mass-planted as a screen in a sheltered position Ursula Buchan looks at small woody plants to lighten the heart Now that the leaves have ...

A long-lived monocarpic species of bamboo, Phyllostachys nigra var. henonis, only flowers once every 120 years before it dies. The upcoming flowering event for this species does not bode well for its ...