Groundcover & Vines – Clumping – Alphonse Karr Bamboo

Alphonse Karr Bamboo 

Botanical name: bambusa multiplex ‘alphonse karr’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 10-30 ft in height with a 5-15 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-11 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 2-3 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green 

Pruning instructions: prune in the early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate by division in the spring or fall months 

Landscape use: hedge, privacy screen 

Special features: deer resistant, drought tolerant

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam, clay 

Companion plants: banana tree, bird of paradise, canna lilies 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets `

Invasive species: no