Alphonse Karr Bamboo

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Alphonse Karr Bamboo

Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr’

Evergreen-Deciduous

Evergreen

Overall Mature Size

Large

Mature Height & Spread

10-30' x 8-15'

Exposure

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Water

Medium, Low Water

Special Features

Attractive Stems, Edible, Screen

Container Sizes

#1, #5, #15, 24" Box

Natural Growth Habit

Clumping, Vase

Sunset Garden Zones

8, 9, 14-24

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone

8-10

Plant Type

Bamboo

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The culms on this bamboo are golden with random green stripes of variable width. The golden color of the culms takes on a magenta cast when exposed to bright sunlight as visible on the large culm in this picture. This bamboo makes a wonderful container plant. It like other forms of Bambusa multiplex are among the best bamboos for a well lit area indoors. Bambusas generally grow a very tight cluster of canes and ‘Alphonse Karr’ is no exception making it an excellent choice for a privacy screen where a clumping bamboo is desired. Tolerance of full sun makes it versatile though the canes will show significant die back in the winter if exposed to temperature colder than 20 F.

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