Bambusa multiplex Alphonse Karr Erythrina Back in the English Victorian

Back in the English Victorian era

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

but DNA testing showed it

(aka: Lycoris x elsiae) Lycoris x traubiata 'Buttermint' is a natural hybrid surprise lily

gently twisting leaves

Bambusa multiplex Alphonse Karr Erythrina Back in the English VictorianWe 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