Heavenly Bamboo (specifically the 'Gulf Stream' variety)
Scientific Name: Nandina domestica
Plant Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry family)
Native Region: Eastern Asia, specifically China and Japan
Brief Description
An evergreen shrub with bamboo-like stalks and lacy, pinnate foliage. This specific 'Gulf Stream' cultivar features a compact, mounded shape with leaves that turn from blue-green to brilliant shades of bronze and crimson-red in autumn and winter.
Care Instructions
Plant in full sun to partial shade for the best color display. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and is relatively drought-tolerant once established. Prune older canes to the ground in spring to maintain a dense, compact shape.
Medicinal Value
We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.
Created At: 2026-03-02T17:28:50.316828