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Nandina domestica

Family Nandinaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 0.6 - 2.4 m (2 - 8 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The deciduous shrub Nandina domestica (heavenly bamboo) produces showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late spring to mid-summer. This plant is upright and has showy, glossy, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green and greyish aquamarine in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Nandina domestica (heavenly bamboo). Nandina domestica (heavenly bamboo) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Nandina domestica . In autumn, Nandina domestica is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Nandina domestica (heavenly bamboo) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.