Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'
SKU
01136
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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Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | bam-BOO-sa MUL-tih-pleks |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; forms large clumps 15 to 35 ft. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Peony (Paeonia); Pachysandra (Pachysandra) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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