species 56,630 observations
Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica
Field notes
Nandina domestica ( nan-DEE-nə) commonly known as nandina, heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo, is a species of flowering plant in the family Berberidaceae, native to eastern Asia from the Himalayas to Japan. It is the only member of the monotypic genus Nandina. Despite its name, it is not a true bamboo.
Nandina is widely grown in gardens as an ornamental plant with a number of cultivars that display bright-red fall foliage in the cool months, and attractive new foliage growth in spring. Although a popular ornamental shrub, the berries are toxic to birds, especially towards the end of the winter when other food sources become scarce.
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Heavy shade Salt
- Habit
- Erect
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.