Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'
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Family Name:
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Poaceae |
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Common Name:
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Bamboo ‘Alponse Karr’ |
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Size:
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4 – 5m high x 1 – 2m wide |
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Growth Rate:
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Fast |
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Description:
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A large clumping bamboo. Yellow culms with green stripes. New young shoots are tinted pink. Fine dark green leaves. |
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Position:
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Full sun to part shade. Tolerates poor soil. |
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Care:
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Bamboos are hungry and thirsty plants. They will require additional water and fertiliser to maximise growth. Remove unwanted culms as required. Can be pruned into a hedge. Best time to trim is mid-winter. |
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Features:
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• Ideal for screening, hedging and creating shade • Non-invasive clumping variety • Very hardy |
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Sizes Grown:
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18cm, 25cm, 30cm |