Nandina domestica 'Nana compacta'
Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo
Description
The 'Compacta Nana' is a small, rounded shrub that grows from 12-15" high. Its growth habit is dense, and the leaves become bright red in color in cold, winter areas. It can receive sun to part shade, and is used well as an accent plant.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.