Alphonse Karr Bamboo | Ornamental Variegated Clumping Bamboo

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Alphonse Karr Bamboo

Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

Non-Invasive Clumping Habit • Ornamental Gold Canes with Green Stripes • Safe & Spectacular Screen

$119.00

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Description

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.

A non-invasive clumping bamboo that grows in a tight, expanding clump, making it safe to plant without root barriers.
Culms are stunning golden-yellow with vivid, irregular green vertical stripes, offering year-round ornamental value.
Grows densely, providing an excellent privacy screen or windbreak. More drought and sun tolerant than many bamboos.
The top recommended bamboo for gardeners who want beauty, height, and peace of mind.

Quick Facts

Features:Foliage:Narrow lance-shaped leaves (4-6") with dense clustering.Rich green color with slight variegation.Evergreen in warm climates.Culms:Distinctive golden-yellow canes with dark green stripes.Mature to deeper gold with sun exposure.Clumping (non-invasive) growth habit
Mature Size:Height: 15-30 ft.Width: 5-8 ft
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Key Advantages:Non-running clumping variety.Striking striped culms.Drought tolerant once established.Wind resistant
Landscape Uses:Ornamental specimen (space 4-5 ft apart).Privacy screening.Container gardening.Tropical-themed gardens

Faqs

Q: How wide will the clump eventually get?A:A mature clump can spread4-8 feet in diameter over many years. It expands gradually from the center, typically adding a few inches to a foot in width each year. It will not send out long, running rhizomes.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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