Nandina domestica 'Harbor Dwarf'
Heavenly Bamboo
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Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Harbor Dwarf') - Description
'Harbor Dwarf' spreads via rhizomes to make a good ground cover. It's foliage is orange-red to bronzy red in the winter.
Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Harbor Dwarf') - Blooming
Flowers are pinkish white or cream colored and come in loose inflorescences in late spring and early summer followed by spherical red fruit.
Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Harbor Dwarf') - Growth
Heavenly Bamboos grow relatively slow to 8 ft. tall and 4 ft. wide. In climates that get very hot, some shade is required for optimal growth. Will lose their leaves at 10F/-12C.
Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Harbor Dwarf') - Planting
Propagate from seeds. Sow when ripe in containers in a cold frame (for protection). Can also propagate with semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Harbor Dwarf') - Pest
Nandina is susceptible to root rot, wilt, and leaf spot. Viruses are also a common problem for Nandina, and can cause distortions, reddish coloration, and mosaic.
Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Harbor Dwarf') - Interesting facts
Nandina is endemic to the mountain valleys of India, China, and Japan. The berriers are poisonous and should not be consumed. Birds are unafflicted by the toxin. Be careful as some species can become invasive.
Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Harbor Dwarf') - Soil and irrigation
Does best with rich soil that is augmented with organic matter and regular irrigations.
