heavenly bamboo
Nandina domestica 'Tuscan Flame'
Overview
Heavenly bamboo, scientifically known as Nandina domestica 'Tuscan Flame', is an evergreen shrub native to eastern Asia. Compact in size, this small shrub produces stunning foliage that is bright red to orange when new and dark green when mature. Oval-shaped foliage takes on a deeper red hue through the summer months. It grows best in partial shade and is highly popular in garden beds, borders, or containers. It bears small white flowers in the spring and bright red berries in the fall and winter. Its hardy nature and colorful foliage make it a wonderful choice for a low-maintenance ornamental plant.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
Part sun/part shade, Sheltered.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Fungal leaf spot, Root rot, Virus, Wilt, Rabbit resistant, Drought resistant .
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