SCIENTIFIC NAME: Nandina domestica 'Tuscan Flame' PP 21,940

COMMON NAME: Tuscan Flame Nandina

GARDEN SIZE: 3-4 feet tall x 2-3 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5-9

EXPOSURE: Full sun to part shade

WATER & SOIL: Prefers average, well-drained soils. Drought-tolerant once established.

HABIT (FORM): Compact, rounded

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; bright red new growth that matures to dark green

FLOWERS: Non-flowering

PLANT ORIGIN: Japan, China and India

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: May apply organic compost in the spring.

PRUNING: Only as needed.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

USES: Specimen, Year-round Color Accent