Scientific name: Nandina domestica ‘Gulf Stream’
Family:BERBERIDACEAE
Common names: “sacred bamboo” “”heavenly bamboo”
Plant Type: Semi-evergreen shrub
Conditions:
Zone: 7-9
Light: Sun – Shade, best with morning sun only, can burn out in full sun
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Average soils, tough plant
Moisture: Moist well drained, handles some drought
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 2-3′ W 2′
Leaf and Stem shape: Compound leaves with lanceolate leaflets, light green leaves can be highlighted with red and bronze, new growth may “pink” in the sun
Flower: Pale cream white flowers followed by red berries
Pruning: Does not respond well to pruning
Maintenance: Zero
Landscape use: Good winter interest, flower boarders and beds, low maintenance plantings, good in containers
Propagate: By seed or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pests & Disease: Can get powdery mildew when stressed, leaf spot viruses can cause reddish colouration
Comments: Super tough, won’t die but won’t look good
Cultivars: N. d. ‘Moon Bay’ – Lime green foliage turns scarlet red in the fall
N. d. ‘Compacta’ – disease prone
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