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About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Barberry


About Barberry and Alphonse Karr Bamboo


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Shrub   

Origin
China   
China   

Types
Not Available   
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,   

Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions   
Hillside, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1   
-9999   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
120.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Yellow   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

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

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

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   
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, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

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

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Verticillium Wilt   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Not Available   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Itchiness, Stomach burn   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry   
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'   
BERBERIS soulieana   

Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo   
Barberry   

In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस   
Burberry   

In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Burberry   

In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Burberry   

In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú   
Burberry   

In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού   
Burberry   

In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Burberry   

In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
kwaśnica   

In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Barberry   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Not Available   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Poales   
Ranunculales   

Family
Poaceae   
Berberidaceae   

Genus
Bambusa   
Berberis   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots   

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 Barberry

Wondering what are the properties of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Barberry? We provide you with everything About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Barberry. Alphonse Karr Bamboo doesn't have thorns and Barberry doesn't have thorns. Also Alphonse Karr Bamboo does not have fragrant flowers. Alphonse Karr Bamboo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Barberry 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 Barberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Barberry

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

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Barberry Physical Information

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Barberry are as follows:

Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Barberry

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

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