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    • Photo of Nandina domestica 'Tama Shishi' foliage, form by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Nandina domestica 'Tama Shishi'

    Also Known As

    • Nandina domistica var. capillus 'Tama Shishi'
    • Tama Shishi Heavenly Bamboo

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 9"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Nandina domestica 'Tama Shishi' plant details

    Nandina domestica 'Tama Shishi' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nandina domestica 'Tama Shishi'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
    Plant family: berberidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nandina domestica 'Tama Shishi'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Another compact mutation from Japan although this one at least has leaves and looks a bit more conventional, a tight bun covered in glossy reddish green leaves.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Nandina domestica 'Tama Shishi' plant

    How to Grow Nandina domestica 'Tama Shishi'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Nandina domestica 'Fire Power'

    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
    Photo of Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'

    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
    Photo of Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' foliage by Jennifer Snyder
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    Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf'

    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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    Nandina domestica 'Moyer's Red'

    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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    Nandina domestica

    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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