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Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

Alphonse Karr Bamboo

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Richard Devine

 

Description

This bamboo will grow to 35' and makes a wonderful container plant. The culms are golden and green striped, and the gold gets a magenta tint when exposed to bright sunlight. This plant does best in full to part sun. It need regular watering and more during hot spells. Roots are not invasive.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Bamboo

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.