Nandina domestica – Heavenly Bamboo

Description from Evergreen Nursery

Nandina domestica 'Heavenly Bamboo', 'Sacred Bamboo'

Evergreen or semi-evergreen, upright elegant shrub. Prefers a sheltered, sunny site and fertile, well-drained but not too dry soil. Leaves have narrow lance-shaped, dark green leaflets, purplish red when young and in autumn-winter. On established plants prune old stems to base in spring. Produces bright red, berries with maturity in the fall & winter that very much resemble the classic red holly berries. Berries hang in rather large clusters, and provide a wonderful seasonal interest. Height: 6 ft

• Spread: 4-6 ft
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Hardiness Zones: 5-11
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Preference: Average to moist & fertile – well drained