| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen Semi-evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Pale, pinkish-white |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Groundcover Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| 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 Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Child plants: | 2 child plants |
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