
Moon Bay Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina Domestica Moon Bay
Compact and colorful, Moon Bay Heavenly Bamboo offers a vibrant year-round display of foliage, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any garden.
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Installation
About this plant
Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay' is a sophisticated dwarf cultivar prized for its ever-changing foliage. New growth emerges in striking shades of red and burgundy, maturing to a beautiful blue-green, and captivating with a fiery red display during cooler months. This versatile shrub boasts a dense, upright form, making it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or container gardening. Its fine texture and compact size allow it to fit gracefully into smaller spaces, bringing year-round interest without overpowering the landscape. Beyond its stunning aesthetic, 'Moon Bay' is also remarkably low-maintenance, thriving with minimal fuss once established. It's an ideal selection for gardeners seeking a plant that delivers both beauty and practicality.
Care & maintenance
Easy to care for, requiring minimal pruning to maintain shape. Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 2-3 feet
- Mature width
- 2-3 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Medium; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, more frequent in extreme heat.
- Growth rate
- Slow to moderate