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Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

Clumping Bamboo Alphonse Karr

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Richard Devine

 

Description

This bamboo will grow to 35' and makes a wonderful container plant. The culms are culms are golden and green striped, and the gold gets a magenta tint when exposed to bright sunlight.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Bamboo

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation

Special Uses

Container, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.