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Nandina domestica 'Wood's Dwarf'

Also Known As

  • Nandina 'Woods Dwarf'
  • Woods Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Nandina domestica 'Wood's Dwarf' plant details

Nandina domestica 'Wood's Dwarf' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and red foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nandina domestica 'Wood's Dwarf'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nandina domestica 'Wood's Dwarf'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

No maintenance is required to keep this shrublet a compact, rounded, 18" mound of dense broad foliage, crimson-orange-to-scarlet in winter!. S-PSh/M
Evergreen, dwarf shrub with a dense habit. Green foliage with nice red color in the winter. Growth Rate medium

Gardening facts about Nandina domestica 'Wood's Dwarf' plant

How to Grow Nandina domestica 'Wood's Dwarf'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Nandina domestica 'Firepower', Fire Power Heavenly Bamboo, Firepower Heavenly Bamboo

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Nandina domestica 'Gulfstream', Gulfstream Heavenly Bamboo

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - occasional
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aka Harbor Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo, Harbour Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf' foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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aka Moyer Heavenly Bamboo, Moyer's Red Heavenly Bamboo

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 2'-5'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Nandina domestica 'Moyer's Red' foliage, fruit by Karl Gercens III
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aka Heavenly Bamboo

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-8'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun
  • even moisture
Photo of Nandina domestica foliage, form, fruit by Kenpei
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