This bamboo cultivar has an erect upright habit and forms a non-invasive clump with thin walled yellow green stripe stems (culms). It has dark green lanced-shaped leaves and it is an excellent specimen plant that tolerates temperatures to -9°C. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 12 

Bambusa multiplex is naturally found in China in the Yangtze Valley growing in well drained organic rich fertile moist soils in an open sunny position and is frost tender but drought tolerant.

This attractive large cultivar (Hedge Bamboo) is planted in parks and large gardens for screening or as a wind break in exposed positions. It is also used in patio tubs or planter boxes and can be trimmed to form a tall hedge. It is fast growing and non-invasive, establishing in 2 to 4 years and is long lived. In glasshouse culture place it in an indirect bright position and keep humid. ID 916

Bambusa (bam-BOO-suh) multiplex (MUL-tih-pleks) 'Alphonse Karr' culms become reddish if exposed to strong sun.

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family