Nandina
Nandina is an ornamental in the Berberidaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 6-9.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Evergreen shrub (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Evergreen foliage, red berries. Note: Berries toxic to birds/pets, invasive in parts of the Southeast.
Nandina (Nandina domestica), heavenly bamboo, is an easy evergreen with lacy foliage that reddens in cold and bright berries; note its berries can harm birds and it is invasive in some regions.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Nandina domestica|Hardiness zones: 6-9|Propagation: cutting or division|Light: Full sun to part shade|Water: Medium|Mature size: 2-8 feet
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Care & troubleshooting
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