Bambusa multiplex Alphonse Karr Turkey mis-behaving kids
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
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where it grows in both acidic and alkaline soils
a southern US native
(aka: Salvia rosmarinus) Discovered by the late Madalene Hill in Arp
more defenseless woodland perennials
Bambusa multiplex Alphonse Karr Turkey mis-behaving kidsWe simply adore this stunning clumping bamboo that makes an 18' tall deer resistant clump (35' in more tropical areas) of 1" diameter canes, vertically striped gold and green. We have observed slight foliage burn at 10 degrees F, and some cane dieback at 8 degrees F. While we have had clumps of Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' die back to the ground at 0 degrees F, they have always resprouted nicely when summer warmth arrived, although it takes a few years to