| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6-8 ft. |
| Plant Spread: | 4-6 ft. |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen Semi-evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: Nandina berries contain cyanide and other alkaloids and is extremely poisonous to all animals. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing Other info: Direct sow outside in fall. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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