Botanical Name: Nandina domestica
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Common Name: Heavenly Bamboo  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Light Green, Orange, Red

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Information by: Acacia Software
Photographer: Steve Mullany/Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

Nandina domestica is a graceful upright shrub that grows from 3' - 6' in height. It gets its name from its bamboo-like growth habit. When thinned from the center, it bears a remarkable resemblance to bamboo. It is best used in groups. It can be used in a shaded patio or out in a shrub border with full sun. An interesting feature of Heavenly Bamboo is the bronze color in the new growth when planted in full sun. It also bears clusters of white flowers in the spring.