Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf'
heavenly bamboo 'Harbour Dwarf'
A compact, leafy shrub, to around 80cm high, with a dense, rounded habit and compound leaves divided into narrow leaflets. Leaves are coppery when young, and mature to green, with tints of red, orange and purple in autumn and winter. Produces small white flowers in spring; when pollinated these are followed by persistent round red berries
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Orange Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Orange | |||
| Autumn | Green Orange Red Purple | Red | ||
| Winter | Green Orange Red Purple | 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 the UK
- 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
Accepted
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. Plant with other cultivars to help ensure berries
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- 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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