Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Western United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
occasional watering once established
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
CERCIS occidentalis
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
California Redbud, Western Redbud
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Western Redbud
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
West Redbud
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Redbud Western
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Redbud Occidental
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Redbud ocidental
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Zachodnia Redbud
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Western Cercis
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Western Redbud
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Western Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Western Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Western Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Western Redbud Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Western Redbud are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
- Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Western Redbud
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Western Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.