ALPHONSE KARR BAMBOO

BAMBUSA MULTIPLEX ALPHONSE KARR | ALPHONSE KAR

Alphonse Karr Bamboo, known scientifically as Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr,’ is a remarkable clumping bamboo that forms a neat and appealing cluster without spreading aggressively. This fast-growing variety is not only easy to maintain but also captivates with its vibrant green leaves and golden culms adorned with green stripes. Reaching average heights of 20 feet, it’s advisable to plant them 8 to 10 feet apart so they can grow together harmoniously.

This bamboo stands out as one of the most popular hedge varieties globally, making it an excellent choice for privacy screens or tall hedges due to its impressive height and width. With culms growing up to 1 inch in diameter, trimming and maintenance are straightforward tasks.

The Bambusa multiplex variety also shines as a focal point in planters or islands with minimal trimming required. It adapts beautifully in decorative containers too. As one of the taller multiplex varieties, Alphonse Karr is drought-tolerant once established and thrives under various conditions. It flourishes in full sun to partial shade, where exposure to bright sunlight may lend the culms a delicate magenta tint.

Capable of enduring temperatures down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit yet thriving in hot climates, this resilient bamboo finds its ideal habitat from Florida’s east coast up through the Carolina Coast and along the Gulf Coast extending into Texas.

Common Name: Alphonse Kar
Scientific Name: Bambusa Multiplex %22Alphonse Karr%22
Zone: 8B-11
Min. Avg. Temperature Range: 15° to 20°F
Origin: China
Typical Height: 20ft OA
Common Name: Alphonse Kar
Scientific Name: Bambusa Multiplex %22Alphonse Karr%22
Zone: 8B-11
Min. Avg. Temperature Range: 15° to 20°F
Origin: China
Typical Height: 20ft OA
Common Name: Alphonse Kar
Scientific Name: Bambusa Multiplex “Alphonse Karr”
Zone: 8B-11
Min. Avg. Temperature Range: 15° to 20°F
Origin: China
Typical Height: 20ft OA
Culms (Diameter): 1″
Branches: Equal, lower part leafless
Habit: Fairly erect tight clump
Leaves: Bluish on bottom, Small
Uses: Screening
Culms (Diameter): 1″
Branches: Equal, lower part leafless
Habit: Fairly erect tight clump
Leaves: Bluish on bottom, Small
Uses: Screening
Culms (Diameter): 1″
Branches: Equal, lower part leafless
Habit: Fairly erect tight clump
Leaves: Bluish on bottom, Small
Uses: Screening

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