Bambusa multiplex Alphonse Karr Erythrina laurentia is evergreen to about

laurentia is evergreen to about 15 degrees F and becomes deciduous at lower temperatures

creamy-yellow margin that changes to white in late summer

dark purple-and-white striped bell-like flowers in midsummer

gently twisting leaves

These stunning clumps are topped in midsummer with 29" tall scapes of lavender flowers

Bambusa multiplex Alphonse Karr Erythrina laurentia is evergreen to aboutWe simply adore this stunning clumping bamboo that makes an 18' tall deer resistant clump (35' in more tropical areas) of 1" diameter canes, vertically striped gold and green. We have observed slight foliage burn at 10 degrees F, and some cane dieback at 8 degrees F. While we have had clumps of Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' die back to the ground at 0 degrees F, they have always resprouted nicely when summer warmth arrived, although it takes a few years to