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Moon Bay Heavenly Bamboo

Scientific name: Nandina domestica ‘Moon Bay’
Taxonomy
Family:Berberidaceae
Type:Evergreen shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:3 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:June to September
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Moon Bay is a dwarf variant of Heavenly Bamboo featuring lime green summer foliage followed by brilliant red in the fall.

  Morphology:
This is evergreen shrub is classified as an evergreen shrub and only grows to 3’ in height and width. The leaves, which are bi- or tri-pinnately compound, give the plant a very fine textured appearance.

White flowers appear in panicles that are 8-15” in length. The flowering period extends from mid to late summer. Flowers give rise to bright red berries in the fall.

The most notable feature of this plant is the excellent fall color. The birds love the berries all winter long. Deer don’t seem to find this plant attractive to feed upon.

  Adaptation:
This plant likes either full sun or light, partial shade.

If one decides to prune this plant it is best to it to it to a range in cane heights as opposed to cutting it flat across.

  Pests:
None.
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