Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
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Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
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, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Early 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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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 saccharinum
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Silver Maple
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Silver Maple
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Silver Maple
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
érable argenté
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
arce plateado
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
plátano de prata
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Silver Maple
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Acer
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Silver Maple
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Silver Maple Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Silver Maple are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Silver Maple
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.