Nandina domestica |
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Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo |
Description
Nandina domestica is a graceful upright shrub that grows from 3'-8' in height. It gets its name from its bamboo-like growth habit. When thinned from the center it bears a remarkable resemblance to bamboo, thus the common name. it tolerates full sun to full shade. An interesting feature of Heavenly Bamboo is the bronze color in the new growth when planted in full sun. It also bears clusters of white flowers in the spring, followed by red berries in fall and winter.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Bronze, Light Green, Orange, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
Japanese, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Silhouette, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.