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Heavenly Bamboo — Nandina domestica

Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina domestica

Berberidaceae · Shrub

Nandina, or Heavenly Bamboo, offers year-round beauty with its delicate, fern-like foliage that often blushes red or purple in fall and winter. It produces sprays of white flowers followed by vibrant red berries, adding multi-season appeal to the garden.

  • · Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions.
  • · Prune in late winter or early spring to remove old canes and encourage new growth.
  • · Best berry production occurs in full sun.

At a glance

  • Growing zones: 6-9
  • Sun: Full sun to partial shade
  • Water: Low
  • Maintenance: Low
  • Type: Shrub
  • Mature size: 4-8 ft tall · 2-4 ft wide
  • Bloom season: Early summer · White
  • Pollinator friendly: Yes
  • Container suitable: Yes
  • Cold tolerance: Hardy to -10F
  • Heat tolerance: Excellent
  • Soil: Well-drained, adaptable
  • Growth rate: Moderate
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