Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
ALPHONSE KARR BAMBOO
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous clumping bamboo

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
ALPHONSE KARR BAMBOO
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous clumping bamboo

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
8m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a

Bark & Stems: yellow with green stripes & flushed pink stems


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & oriental designs

Uses: informal screen, large planter, windbreak, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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