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Nandina domestica 'Nana Compacta'

Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

The ' Nana Compacta' is a small, rounded shrub that grows from 12"-15" high. Its growth habit is dense, and the leaves become bright red in color in cold, winter areas. It can receive sun to part shade, and is used well as an accent plant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Bronze, Green, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Patio

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.