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Nandina domestica

Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Engstrom

 

Description

Nandina domestica is a graceful upright shrub that grows from 3 to 6' in height. It gets its name from its bamboo-like growth habit. When thinned from the center it bears a remarkable resemblance to bamboo. It is best used in groups. It can be used in a shaded patio or out in a shrub border with full sun. 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.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Bronze, Light Green, Orange, Red

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer, 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

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.