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Nandina domestica 'Compacta'

Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo

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Information by:         Photographer: Normans/GK/Sortomme

 

Description

The dwarf heavenly bamboo is an evergreen shrub that grows 4-5 ft. high. It has green and bronze foliage that turns red in the winter. It is resistant to oak root fungus and hardy to 10 degrees F. The dwarf heavenly bamboo is native to California and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Red

Bark Color

Tan

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Walkways

Special Uses

Hedge, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.