Plant Database
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr’
Alphonse Karr Bamboo is a premier clumping (non-invasive) bamboo, celebrated for its beautifully colored canes that are bright golden-yellow with distinctive random green stripes. It forms a dense, upright clump that expands slowly, making it a safe and spectacular choice for a colorful screen or specimen without the worry of invasion.
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A non-invasive clumping bamboo that grows in a tight, expanding clump, making it safe to plant without root barriers.
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Culms are stunning golden-yellow with vivid, irregular green vertical stripes, offering year-round ornamental value.
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Grows densely, providing an excellent privacy screen or windbreak. More drought and sun tolerant than many bamboos.
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The top recommended bamboo for gardeners who want beauty, height, and peace of mind.