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Probably the best looking of the smaller screening bamboos with pink shoots becoming green-striped with yellow culms. The colour deepens with age. Responds well to pruning and at 2-4 metres, is suitable for many urban landscapes as either a dense screen or feature plant. Hardy, easy to grow, handles most conditions, even high winds and sea air. Alphonse Karr is suitable for a small area if maintained and pruned. 'Alphonse Karr' is a gross feeder requiring a heavy feed of high-nitrogen fertilisers or chicken manure monthly during the growing season.
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