Alphonse Karr Bamboo Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr'

Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr' ***Clumping Bamboo***

Native to: China (Asia)

• Size: Medium (8-12 Feet in San Diego, 25-35 feet in native habitat)
• Sun: Full to part sun, tolerates both summer heat and winter frost
• Hardiness: to around 10-15 degrees
• Water: Medium (3 times weekly during dry months)
• Flowers: inconspicuous
• Attracts: Nesting birds (humming birds and others)
• Pests: Argentine Ants, Mealy bugs, and scale
• Other Information: Great screen, does well in containers, beautiful tones of pink, green, and yellow. A very dense clumping bamboo

Great Links to learn more:

• http://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/316/alphonse-karr-bamboo/
• https://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=212
• http://www.boethingtreeland.com/special-features/edible/bambusa-multiplex-alphonse-karr.html