SCIENTIFIC NAME: Nandina domestica 'Brightlight' ('Selten004') PP29,293

COMMON NAME: Brightlight Nandina

GARDEN SIZE: 59 inches (approx. 5 feet) tall x 20 inches (approx. 1.7 feet) wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 7-10

EXPOSURE: Full sun to part shade

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

HABIT (FORM): Upright, compact palm-like appearance

FOLIAGE: Radiant chartreuse foliage, slender and elongated leaves

FLOWERS: White flowers in summer

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