Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

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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.

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

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Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

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:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.