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Image of the spectacular Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' or 'Alphonse
Karr' Bamboo or Bambusa glaucescens Alphonse Karrii plant coming
soon...
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Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'
(Alphonse Karr Bamboo) |
Synonyms: Bambusa glaucescens Alphonse Karrii
Family: Poaceae (Grass)
Origin: Asia (China)
Light: Full-part sun
Height: 15-25'
Spread: 10-15'
Foliage: Green, linear
Stems: Variegated, 1-1.5" diameter, attractive culms, slender
green stripes on bright yellow cane
Soil: Well-drained
Water: Low water requirement
Propagation: Division, stem cuttings
Uses:
Fencing, screen, accent, borders,
specimen, mass planting, container
Comments: Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' or
'Alphonse Karr' Bamboo or Bambusa glaucescens Alphonse Karrii is a
gorgeous looking tropical plant with a clumping habit. The
new growth on this splendid looking plant is pinkish and green. Bambusa
glaucescens Alphonse Karrii is a fast growing evergreen plant.
It is non-invasive, fast growing and can
tolerate temperatures between 10-15 degrees F. In warmer areas,
'Alphonse Karr' bamboo when grown in masses makes a colorful privacy fence,,
screen, hedges, borders or as a specimen plant for the landscaping
garden or grow it as an accent
plant for the patio. In colder regions, 'Alphonse Karr' Bamboo
plants are
popularly grown in containers. Trim plant to desired size.
Interestingly, Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' was named
after a nineteenth century French botanist-novelist.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 6 & higher |
