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About Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Quaking Aspen


About Quaking Aspen and Alphonse Karr Bamboo


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Tree   

Origin
China   
North America   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions   
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15   
1-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
Not Available   
610.00 cm   
34

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Brown   

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

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Blue Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green   
Yellow, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

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

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
From Rhizomes   

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   
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer   

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   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

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   
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Insects   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

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   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Not Available   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Bark, Pulp   

Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry   
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'   
POPULUS tremuloides   

Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo   
Quaking Aspen   

In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस   
Quaking Aspen   

In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Zitterpappel   

In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
tremble   

In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú   
Temblor Aspen   

In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού   
τρεμώδεις Aspen   

In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Quaking Aspen   

In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Quaking Aspen   

In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo   
Tremens Quisque   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Not Available   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Poales   
Malpighiales   

Family
Poaceae   
Salicaceae   

Genus
Bambusa   
Populus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Bambuseae   
Saliceae   

Subfamily
Bambusoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
35   
99+

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Properties of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Quaking Aspen

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

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Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Quaking Aspen

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

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Quaking Aspen Physical Information

Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Quaking Aspen physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Quaking Aspen are as follows:

Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Quaking Aspen

Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Quaking Aspen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quaking Aspen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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