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Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay'

Also Known As

  • Nandina domestica 'Moonbay'
  • Moon Bay Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo
  • Moonbay Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 18"-36"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay' plant details

Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and red foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: dwarf, easy-to-grow, fall color, hedge, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rounded 24-36" in-betweener is perfect for building foundation, edger or small hedge where its airy brilliant scarlet foliage will be a much appreciated winter accent. S-PSh/M
Dwarf, evergreen shrub with a nice symmetrical, dense growth habit. Lime green foliage throughout the growing season turns to scarlet when the fall brings on colder weather. Growth Rate medium
New growth reddish tints layered over green leaves, reddish in fall, evergreen, deer resistant, Zones 6-9.

Gardening facts about Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay' plant

How to Grow Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-3'

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 2'-5'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-8'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun
  • even moisture
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