
Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina Domestica
Elegant and versatile, Heavenly Bamboo offers year-round beauty with ever-changing foliage and seasonal berries.
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About this plant
Nandina domestica, or Heavenly Bamboo, is a standout evergreen shrub celebrated for its dynamic visual appeal. Its delicate, lacy foliage emerges with hues of bronze and red in spring, matures to a lush green in summer, and transforms into brilliant crimson, orange, and purple in autumn and winter, providing continuous seasonal interest. Beyond its stunning leaf color, Heavenly Bamboo produces clusters of small white flowers in late spring, followed by abundant, bright red berries that persist through winter, offering a striking contrast against the colorful leaves. These berries are a welcome food source for birds, adding another layer of life to your landscape. Ideal for borders, mass plantings, or as an accent plant, Nandina domestica delivers sophisticated charm and enduring beauty with minimal fuss. Its refined texture and upright growth habit make it a premium choice for adding year-round structure and vibrant color to any garden design.
Care & maintenance
Heavenly Bamboo is remarkably low-maintenance. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. Minimal fertilization is needed; apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if desired.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 4-8 feet
- Mature width
- 2-4 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Medium; drought-tolerant once established
- Growth rate
- Moderate