Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Black Maple
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Black Maple Tree
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Czarny klon
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
White Acer ligno
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Black Maple
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Black Maple Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Black Maple are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Black Maple
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.