Nandina domestica

This colorful shrub is an excellent choice for mass plantings, adding low-maintenance interest and texture to a landscape.

Water Requirements: Average water needs. Drought tolerant once established.

Soil: Moist, well-draining soil.

Growth Rate: Slow

Bloom Time: Small blooms in springtime that give way to bold red berries in the summer.

Temperature: Cold hardy.

Pruning: Prune in the wintertime if desired.

Tips: New growth starts out red, then turns green!

*Specialty varieties are hardier and more compact, with smaller leaves.