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Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo 'Colerno'

Nandinadomestica

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Family
Berberidaceae (bear-ber-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Nandina (nan-DEE-nuh)
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Species
domestica (doh-MESS-tik-a)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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