Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size
Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size

Alphonse Karr Yellow Clumping Hedge Bamboo Bambusa Multiplex 3 gallon size

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  • We currently ship bamboo plants only to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas.
  • In stock, ready to ship
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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:

Year Height Culm Diameter
Year 1 6–8 feet Up to ¾ inch
Year 2 8–15 feet Up to 1 inch
Year 3+ 20+ feet Up to 1½ inches

Best Uses

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

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Planting Bamboo Successfully

Planting bamboo is simple and usually takes only a few minutes. Our plants ship in well-rooted containers, so installation requires minimal digging and they establish quickly.

Start by digging a hole slightly larger than the root ball and loosening the surrounding soil so roots can expand easily.

Mix compost or organic material into the soil if available. Bamboo prefers soil that holds moisture while still draining well.

Set the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. Keep the root ball consistently moist for the first few weeks while the plant establishes.

With proper watering and nutrition, bamboo establishes quickly and begins filling in as the root system expands.

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Feed Your Bamboo for Stronger, Fuller Growth

If your bamboo hedge looks thin, slow to fill in, or uneven, the issue is usually nutrition. Bamboo grows best when it receives steady feeding and healthy soil conditions.

Our Bamboo Care Bundle combines a slow-release fertilizer with Recharge, a microbial soil conditioner that helps roots absorb nutrients more efficiently.

Together they support thicker canes, greener foliage, and faster fill-in for privacy screens.

  • One annual fertilizer feeding
  • Weekly soil support with Recharge
  • Designed specifically for bamboo

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FAQs

All bamboo plants we sell are clumping bamboo, not running bamboo.

Clumping bamboo grows outward slowly from the base and does not send invasive runners through the yard.

To ensure that your bamboo plants arrive in good health and have the best environment for success, we only ship to: AL FL GA LA MS SC TX

  • UPS Ground (1-2 day shipping).
  • All plants are shipped in an (8 in. x 8 in. x 40 in.) shipping box.
  • Each plant weighs approximately 18 lbs.
  • All orders are shipped Monday – Thursday each week.
  • Order tracking numbers are provided via e-mail once the order has been shipped.

Plants are shipped in containers and are well-rooted and established.

Actual height can vary by variety and season, but each plant is ready to establish quickly once planted.

Bamboo is one of the fastest establishing landscape plants once roots are established.

Growth speed depends on climate, watering, and soil conditions, but plants typically begin filling in quickly after planting.

Yes. Many clumping bamboo varieties grow very well in large pots or planters.

Container bamboo works well for patios, pool areas, and decorative screens.

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