Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica
Lacy green leaves on upright cane-like stems turn brilliant red in autumn. Creamy flowers are followed by clusters of red berries. Use in groupings or as a screen. Good for narrow spaces. Evergreen.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | nan-DEE-na doh-MES-ti-ka |
| Key feature: | Hedge Plant |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 6 to 8 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Narrow |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring flowers, winter berries |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6220 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: spring.
Design Ideas
Though not a real Bamboo, it is equally important to Asian-inspired landscapes. With its tall, thin growth and graceful bright foliage and berries, it makes a perfect accent in foliage-heavy gardens. Perfect plant for very narrow places, tight entries or beside gateways. Indispensable for courtyards, entry gardens and high-profile niches in architecture. Never outgrows its space, so feel free to plant into vine pockets in paving. Or, for a real show, grow in Asian-style glazed ceramic pots beside water gardens and fountains.
Lacy green leaves on upright cane-like stems turn brilliant red in autumn. Creamy flowers are followed by clusters of red berries. Use in groupings or as a screen. Good for narrow spaces. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: spring.
Design Ideas
Though not a real Bamboo, it is equally important to Asian-inspired landscapes. With its tall, thin growth and graceful bright foliage and berries, it makes a perfect accent in foliage-heavy gardens. Perfect plant for very narrow places, tight entries or beside gateways. Indispensable for courtyards, entry gardens and high-profile niches in architecture. Never outgrows its space, so feel free to plant into vine pockets in paving. Or, for a real show, grow in Asian-style glazed ceramic pots beside water gardens and fountains.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | nan-DEE-na doh-MES-ti-ka |
| Key feature: | Hedge Plant |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 6 to 8 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Narrow |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring flowers, winter berries |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 6220 |
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The best fertilizer to use with this plant is Tree & Shrub Food.view soil products