SCIENTIFIC NAME: Nandina domestica

COMMON NAME: Heavenly Bamboo

GARDEN SIZE: 6-8 feet tall x 3 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 6-9

EXPOSURE: Full sun to part shade

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

HABIT (FORM): Upright, cane-like stems

FOLIAGE: Evergreen; lacy green leaves turn brilliant red in autumn

FLOWERS: Tiny cream-colored flowers in spring with bright red berries in winter

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