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Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'
Pronunciation: bam-BOO-sa MUL-tih-pleks
SKU #01136
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Fast growing; forms large clumps 15 to 35 ft. tall.
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| Description | Clumping Bamboo, great for hedges or tall screens. Attractive stems are brilliantly striped green on yellow with new growth pinkish and green. As a hedge can be maintained at 8 to 10 ft. tall with occasional pruning. Non-invasive. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Landscape Use | Border, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Pachysandra (Pachysandra) |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Description | Clumping Bamboo, great for hedges or tall screens. Attractive stems are brilliantly striped green on yellow with new growth pinkish and green. As a hedge can be maintained at 8 to 10 ft. tall with occasional pruning. Non-invasive. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Pachysandra (Pachysandra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Alphonse Karr Bamboo produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Alphonse Karr Bamboo evergreen or deciduous?
Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Alphonse Karr Bamboo?
Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing.
Is Alphonse Karr Bamboo resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
How fast does Alphonse Karr Bamboo grow?
Alphonse Karr Bamboo has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Alphonse Karr Bamboo?
Alphonse Karr Bamboo grows in an Clumping habit.
Where can I use Alphonse Karr Bamboo in my landscape?
Alphonse Karr Bamboo is suitable for: Border, Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
What color is the foliage of Alphonse Karr Bamboo?
Alphonse Karr Bamboo has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Alphonse Karr Bamboo?
Good companion plants for Alphonse Karr Bamboo include: Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Pachysandra (Pachysandra).
How do I care for Alphonse Karr Bamboo?
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.