Nandina Dwarf

Nandina Dwarf

Nandina domestica Nana

Nandina Dwarf is an evergreen, bun shaped shrub with striking green and red foliage.

Nandina domestica ‘Nana’

(Dwarf Sacred Bamboo)

Nandina domestica ‘Nana’, also known as Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo, is a compact, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub prized for its color-changing foliage and low-maintenance nature. It is a non-invasive cultivar of Nandina domestica and is popular in ornamental landscapes, especially for its stunning red, orange, and gold foliage in cooler months.

Key Characteristics

  • Scientific Name: Nandina domestica ‘Nana’
  • Common Names: Dwarf Sacred Bamboo, Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina ‘Nana’
  • Family: Berberidaceae
  • Growth Habit: Compact, dense, mounding shrub
  • Height & Spread: Grows up to 12-24 inches (30-60 cm) tall and 18-36 inches (45-90 cm) wide
  • Foliage:
    • Spring & Summer: Bright green foliage
    • Autumn & Winter: Turns vibrant red, orange, and golden hues, especially in colder weather
  • Flowers: Small white flowers in late spring to early summer (not as showy as in taller Nandina varieties)
  • Fruit: Occasionally produces small red berries, but less frequently than the larger Nandina domestica varieties

Growing Conditions & Care

  • Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; the best foliage color develops in full sun
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil; tolerates poor and sandy soils
  • Watering:
    • Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering
    • Avoid waterlogging, as overly wet conditions can lead to root rot
  • Temperature & Hardiness:
    • In colder climates, it may lose some leaves in winter but regrows in spring
  • Humidity: Tolerates humidity well but needs good air circulation to prevent fungal issues
  • Maintenance:
    • Very low maintenance; requires minimal pruning
    • Trim lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape if needed
    • Slow-growing, so pruning is rarely necessary

Uses in Landscaping

  • Borders & Edging: Great for defining pathways, driveways, and garden beds
  • Ground Cover: Dense, low-growing habit makes it excellent for mass planting
  • Containers: Perfect for pots and planters on patios, balconies, and terraces
  • Rock Gardens & Xeriscaping: Suitable for dry landscapes due to its drought tolerance
  • Japanese & Zen Gardens: Commonly used in Asian-inspired designs
  • Understory Planting: Works well beneath taller shrubs or trees

Pests & Diseases

  • Resistant to most pests, including deer and rabbits
  • Occasionally susceptible to aphids, scale insects, and spider mites, but issues are rare
  • Fungal diseases (like leaf spot) can occur in high humidity with poor air circulation

Propagation

  • Best propagated through division or softwood cuttings in late spring or early summer
  • Slow-growing, so division is the easiest method

Fun Fact

Despite its common name (Heavenly Bamboo), Nandina domestica is not a true bamboo—it belongs to the barberry family (Berberidaceae) and does not spread invasively like bamboo.

$11.25 – $44.25 inc. GST

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Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $44.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $66.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne deliveries cost $132.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $143.00 – $264.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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