Nandina domestica 'Wood's Dwarf'
heavenly bamboo 'Wood's Dwarf'
A compact, leafy shrub to around 80cm high, with slender, upright stems and compound leaves divided into three narrow leaflets. Young leaves are reddish-pink, contrasting with the deep green of older foliage, which tints dark red in autumn and winter. Small white flowers are produced in early summer; when pollinated these are followed by persistent round red berries
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Pink Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Pink Red | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | Red | ||
| Winter | Green Red | Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Berberidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen or Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs, poultry): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Nandina are erect, evergreen shrubs with pinnate to 3-pinnate leaves composed of lance-shaped leaflets which colour well in autumn, and panicles of small, star-shaped white flowers, followed by bright red fruits
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil, in a sheltered position in full sun. May benefit from some light afternoon shade in hot summers. Mulch in autumn; may be deciduous in cold winters
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 9 if necessary
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and a virus
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