Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size

Quick Plant Specs

• Plant Type: Non-invasive clumping bamboo
• Botanical Name: Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr’
• Mature Height: 25–35 ft
• Spacing for Hedge: 3–5 ft apart
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Growth Habit: Dense upright clumping hedge
• Cane Color: Golden yellow canes with green striping
• Cold Tolerance: ~15–18°F once established
• Best Uses: Privacy hedge, living fence, landscape screen

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Alphonse Karr Bamboo – Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr’

Alphonse Karr Bamboo (Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr’) is one of the most popular clumping bamboo varieties for privacy hedges. Its bright golden-yellow canes with green striping and dense foliage create a beautiful living screen that provides privacy while adding color and movement to the landscape.

This bamboo grows upright and fills in quickly when planted in rows, making it a reliable choice for homeowners looking to create a natural privacy hedge or tropical landscape border.

Like all bamboo we offer, Alphonse Karr Bamboo is a non-invasive clumping bamboo. It expands gradually from the base rather than spreading aggressively through underground runners, making it well suited for residential landscapes.

Growth Expectations

Growth rate varies depending on climate, watering, soil quality, and fertilization. In warm climates with good care, Alphonse Karr bamboo typically develops as follows:

Best Uses

• Privacy hedges and living fences
• Property borders and landscape screens
• Tropical landscape accents
• Decorative bamboo with colorful canes