Heavenly Bamboo (specifically the 'Gulf Stream' variety)
Nandina domestica
Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry family)Native: Eastern Asia, specifically China and JapanIdentified: Mar 2, 2026
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.
Learn more about Heavenly Bamboo (specifically the 'Gulf Stream' variety) in the encyclopedia →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.