Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'
Bamboo
Description
This bamboo will grow to 35' and makes a wonderful container plant. The culms are culms are golden and green striped, and the gold gets a magenta tint when exposed to bright sunlight.
Plant Type
Shrub, Bamboo
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Width Range
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Japanese, Tropical
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Foundation
Special Uses
Container, Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.