Species: Nandina domestica
Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo, Sacred Bamboo
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
'Alba', 'Atropurpurea Nana', 'Blush Pink', 'Compacta', 'Emerald Sea', 'Firepower', 'Flirt', 'Gulf Stream', 'Harbor Belle', 'Harbour Dwarf'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub > 8 feet, Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Shrub < 4 feet
1' - 8'
Deciduous
Upright canes
lustrous green foliage stays evergreen south of zone 8, loose panicles of white flowers mature to shiny, red, persistent fruits, fruits best when multiple specimens are present, may become invasive
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade, Shade
Any
Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
Foliage may develop chlorosis in alkaline soils
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
plant has become invasive in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee and has invasive potentially across the south through Texas and California
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
