But farther south it develops serious problems with sooty mold.
Bambusa multiplex alphonse karr bamboo.
Tolerance of full sun makes it versatile though the canes will show significant die back in the winter if exposed to temperature colder than 20 f.
It has beautiful green and gold striped culms with attractive bushy green foliage.
This bamboo makes a wonderful container plant.
Bambusa multiplex alphonse karr sku 1136 clumping bamboo great for hedges or tall screens.
Can reach 30 tall in central florida according to robert saporito of tropical bamboo near palm beach.
Gold bamboo bambusa multiplex alphonse karr alphonse karr is a small golden bamboo perfect as an ornamental feature or a light privacy screen in garden beds or pots and troughs.
Attractive stems are brilliantly striped green on yellow with new growth pinkish and green.
Bambusa multiplex alphonse karr alphonse karr bamboo clumping bamboo growing to a height of 15 to 35 feet controlled height of 8 10 ft.
The culms of the alphonse karr bamboo are not green but yellow with a bright stripe of green down the middle.
Bambusas generally grow a very tight cluster of canes and alphonse karr is no exception making it an excellent choice for a privacy screen where a clumping bamboo is desired.
Alphonse karr bambusa multiplex alphonse karr bamboo grows to 20 feet with 1 inch culms canes and is cold hardy to 15 degrees.
Alphonse karr bamboo is the most colorful of all the multiplex cultivars in existence and likes to show off its bright yellow culms with irregular dark green stripes.
Featuring brightly striped canes of yellow and green this bamboo makes an excellent centerpiece and conversation piece not to mention an amazingly beautiful hedge or screen.
If you re looking for a bamboo that sits right in the sweet spot of quick growing but not invasive bambusa alphonse karr just might be the ticket.
Young shoots emerging from the ground are tinged with pink.
Wide 5 cm with random green stripes and panel.
A sought after selection bambusa multiplex alphonse karr bamboo is a medium sized evergreen bamboo with tall upright bright golden yellow canes up to 2 in.
Alphonse karr is commonly considered a collector s bamboo.
Culms are yellow striped with green and reach a diameter of about 1 2 to 1.
Branches from base of plant to top creating a dense screen.
When exposed to bright sunlight the golden color of the culms turns orange red becoming a deeper golden yellow with age.
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This is mainly due to the plant s great adaptability versatility and beautiful attributes.