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    Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

    Also Known As

    • Alphonse Karr Clumping Bamboo

    Plant type

    bamboo

    size

    • H: 10'-20'
    • W: 5'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8a-12

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    Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' plant details

    Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' is an evergreen bamboo with green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

    Plant type: bamboo
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Uses: clumping, container plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, erosion, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    I don’t love it. But people know it. And they buy and plant it. I’d let it go if I could. But this bamboo is still in. to 15’

    By: Utility Research Garden

    This striking variegated bamboo makes an excellent screen in partly shaded locations. With regular water a healthy plant can reach 30' tall in a 6' wide stand. Noted for its yellow-orange striped canes and pinkish new growth, 'Alphonse Karr' seems to be slightly more cold tolerant than other Bambusas. Best in moist, rich soils. Hardy to 25F. Southern China.

    By: Native Sons

    Multiplex is the hardiest of the Bambusa. Each node bears a large number of branches making a dense hedge. The culms and branches are bright yellow with narrow dark green stripes. New shoots are often reddish in color. The erect culms are leaf-free for the bottom half and form dense clumps of branches covered with leaves toward the top. The back of the leaves have a "silvery" look.

    By: Tejas Tropicals

    Surely the finest subtropical bamboo (native to northern India); astonishing yellow canes with random green stripes. New canes blushed red in full sun. Makes a superb interior plant in full light. Although cold hardy to 15°F or below, it will be damaged around 20F. Reaches 10 to 20 ft. Clumper. Great container plant.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' plant

    How to Grow Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • erosion control
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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