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    Nandina domestica 'Compacta'

    Also Known As

    • Compacta Heavenly Bamboo

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Nandina domestica 'Compacta' plant details

    Nandina domestica 'Compacta' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and red foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nandina domestica 'Compacta'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and red
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color, hedge, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nandina domestica 'Compacta'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A lovely airy lacy look is provided by the narrower fine-textured leaves of this smaller (to 4-5') shrub; pretty in container or border. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Compact, evergreen shrub with thin leaves, giving it a lacy appearance. New foliage has a coppery color, then matures to green. Pink buds open to white flowers with yellow centers in the spring. Fall brings on a reddish purple color to the leaves and clusters of red berries. Growth Rate medium

    By: Garden World

    A 4' tall selection with finer, lacy leaves and a compact habit. Always useful as the beginning of a floral arrangement. Orange fruit in late fall.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Nandina domestica 'Compacta' plant

    How to Grow Nandina domestica 'Compacta'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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