Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Well Drained, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light 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
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
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 water frequently
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects, Sawfly
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
ILEX crenata
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Box Leaved Holly
Beehive Japanese Holly
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Japanese Holly
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
japanische Holly
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
houx japonais
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
acebo japonés
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Ιαπωνικά Holly
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Holly japonês
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
japoński Holly
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Holly Italica
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Aquifoliales
Family
Poaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Japanese Holly
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Japanese Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Japanese Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Holly is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Japanese Holly Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Japanese Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Japanese Holly height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Japanese Holly are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Japanese Holly flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Holly leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Japanese Holly
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Japanese Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Holly 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 Japanese Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.