Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Bambusa multiplex

Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Perfect for Patios to uplift the spirit, calm the mind, and clean the air.

Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Bambusa multiplex 'Alphonse Karr', is a tropical clumping bamboo great for large hedge or container specimen. It can grow up to 25 feet tall, which makes it a great species for privacy screen that require extreme heights. Alphonse Karr Bamboo develops in clumps, which makes it a slow spreading type of Bamboo, Control barrier is not necessary as it not considered invasive.
Keep potted and make any patio feel like a tropical haven. Alphonse Karr can also create privacy in the garden, it can serve as a living alternative to a fence and will pretty quickly fill the intended area. With the proper maintenance and precautions, your backyard can become a personal and private sanctuary with the assistance of this exotic grass.

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How Bamboo Grows
Bamboo grows a little different than most plants. The original plant you receive initially never grows vertically again, instead the new shoots or plants will grow taller, and the next will grow taller again. Every generation should be taller that the previous year's shoots. The interesting aspect of bamboo growth is that each year’s growth emerges and grows to its maximum height in 60-90 days.

Creating Privacy between Property Lines:
Create Privacy between neighbors, Great for privacy screening. If you want to plant in a straight line, Plan on Spacing out the Bamboo Trees 3-5 feet apart. If you want a more natural look, stagger the trees and space them about 2-3 feet apart, as they mature they will create a great wind break and privacy fence. Leave room on the property line for the trees to grow.  Don't plant directly on the property line because they will grow over the line onto your neighbor's property. 

Create a Hedge:
Bamboo Tree can grow so fast, you can Create an instant privacy hedge or living fence, As your trees grow, you can prune the tops to maintain ever height, gradually shaping your own private living fence. Bamboo Trees are the go-to tree for any privacy needed in your yard.

Privacy for Pool Areas:
Add a Bamboo Tree to areas of your yard that require privacy. You do not have to plant trees all over your yard. Simply look for areas where you can plant three or four trees in a row to block out your neighbor's house or window.

Tall Focal Specimen:
Bamboo Tree can also be used as an accent plant, add one in your yard and just let it grow, It will definitely be the look at tree in the yard. What makes the Bamboo Tree so popular is its attractive form and unique blends of colors produced by the leaves and culms or canes.