Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Not Available
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-10
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
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
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
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
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
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
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Mahonia
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Mahonia
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Mahonia
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Mahonia
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Mahonia
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
mahonia
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Mahonia
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Mahonia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Ranunculales
Family
Poaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mahonia
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mahonia Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mahonia are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mahonia
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
