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Alphonse Karr Bambusa multiplex var. Alphonse Karr

Probably the best looking of the hedging bamboos, Al Karr Bamboo always attracts attention. Pinkish shoots become green-striped, yellow culms. The colour deepens with age. This cultivar is shorter and more upright than the common hedging bamboo, and it always looks good, even in Melbourne’s winter.

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Responds well to pruning and at 4-7 metres, is suitable for many urban landscapes as either dense hedge or feature plant. Hardy, easy to grow. Takes any condition, even high winds and sea salt. Does well in containers indoors and out.

Growing Specifications
  • Minimum Temperature -12° C
  • Maximum Height 4metres
  • Maximum Culm diameter 2.5cm