Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'
Full sun, Partial sun
Best with regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| 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 Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Clumping Bamboo, Fast Growing, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Best with regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| 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
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant