Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow 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
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
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 soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Wood
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
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
PINUS virginiana
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Scrub Pine
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
वर्जीनिया पाइन
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Virginia Pine
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Virginia Pine
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Virginia pino
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Βιρτζίνια Pine
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Virginia Pine
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Virginia Pine
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Virginia Pinus
Phylum
Not Available
Pinophyta
Class
Not Available
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Bambuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Virginia Pine
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Virginia Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Virginia Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Virginia Pine Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Virginia Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Virginia Pine are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Virginia Pine flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Virginia Pine
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Virginia Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.