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About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and American Elm


About American Elm and Alphonse Karr Bamboo


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Tree   

Origin
China   
North America   

Types
Not Available   
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm   

Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions   
Woodland Garden Canopy   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
3,900.00 cm   
1

Minimum Width
Not Available   
3,700.00 cm   
2

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green   
Light Yellow   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Pollution   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin and hair   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Bark, Fibre, Leaves   

Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry   
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical   
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'   
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'   

Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo   
American Elm, Augustine Elm   

In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस   
American Elm Tree   

In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Amerikanische Ulme   

In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Américaine Elm Tree   

In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú   
Olmo Americano Árbol   

In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού   
American Elm Tree   

In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Árvore de olmo americano   

In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Amerykańska Elm Tree   

In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Latin ulmo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Not Available   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Poales   
Urticales   

Family
Poaceae   
Ulmaceae   

Genus
Bambusa   
Ulmus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Bambuseae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Bambusoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and American Elm

Wondering what are the properties of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and American Elm? We provide you with everything About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and American Elm. Alphonse Karr Bamboo doesn't have thorns and American Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Alphonse Karr Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Alphonse Karr Bamboo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and American Elm has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and American Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and American Elm

Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and American Elm Physical Information

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and American Elm are as follows:

Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and American Elm

Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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