Nandina domestica
Dee
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Dee (Nandina domestica) - Description
N. domestica is native to China and Japan. It is lightly branched with canelike stems and delicate, fine-textured foliage. It's leaves are divided into many 1 to 2 inch oval leaflets. It's foliage is pinkish and bronzy red, then turns a shade of light green, with purple and bronze tints in fall, turning crimson in winter.
Dee (Nandina domestica) - Blooming
Flowers are pinkish white or cream colored and come in loose inflorescences in late spring and early summer followed by spherical red fruit.
Dee (Nandina domestica) - 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.
Dee (Nandina domestica) - Planting
Propagate from seeds. Sow when ripe in containers in a cold frame (for protection). Can also propagate with semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Dee (Nandina domestica) - 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.
Dee (Nandina domestica) - 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.
Dee (Nandina domestica) - Soil and irrigation
Does best with rich soil that is augmented with organic matter and regular irrigations.
