Bambusa multiplex “Alphonse Karr”

Digital4Front — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:40:52 +0000

Species: Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr”, Hedge bamboo, Chinese dwarf bamboo

Clumper or Runner: Clumper

Height / diameter / Internode: 2.2 to 9 m / 1 – 2 cm / 30 – 50 cm

Color / Leaf length / Branch: Yellow with green stripe, pink when young / 7 – 12 cm / 20 or more each node

Potted/Garden/Commercial: Potted / Garden / Commercial

Minimum Temperatures / Climate: -10°C but it does not like periods of prolonged cold / Tropical wet till dry

Water needed yearly / Altitude / soil / pH : Up to 2 000 mm / 0 – 1 500 m / varies / pH 6.0 -7.0

Uses: Hedges and wind breakers. Ornamental and pot plant. The culms are often used as umbrella handles, fishing poles, handicrafts.

Bambusa multiplex

Digital4Front — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 08:17:02 +0000

Species: Bambusa multiplex, Hedge bamboo, Chinese dwarf bamboo

Clumper or Runner: Clumper

Height / diameter / Internode: 2.2 to 9 m / 1 – 4 cm / 30 – 50 cm

Color / Leaf length / Branch: Green / 7 – 12 cm / 20 or more each node

Potted/Garden/Commercial: Potted / Garden / Commercial

Minimum Temperatures / Climate: -8°C but it does not like periods of prolonged cold / Tropical wet to dry

Water needed yearly / Altitude / soil / pH : Up to 2 000 mm / 0 – 1 500 m / varies / pH 6.0 – 7.0

Uses: Hedges, and wind breakers. Ornamental and pot plant. The culms are often used as umbrella handles, fishing poles, handicrafts.