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Harbour Dwarf Nandina Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf'

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nan-DEE-nuh doh-MESS-tik-a
This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
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Description

'Harbour Dwarf' is a cultivar of Nandina domestica, or Heavenly Bamboo, a drought tolerant evergreen shrub, which may develop suckers, reseeds itself readily and occasionally naturalizes.  In rare instances it has established dense stands in forest habitats. 'Harbour Dwarf' is a dwarf form of N. domestica that typically grows to only 2 feet tall, but can spread by rhizomes to 3 to 4 feet wide. The leaves are smaller, narrower and closer together than on the parent plant, typically forming a dense foliage mound that branches to the ground. Fruits are less abundant than with most N. domestica species. In areas where it is evergreen, the leaves will maintain their red color throughout the winter.

Once established, 'Harbour Dwarf' is moderately drought tolerant. The plant can be pruned, but keep in mind that next season's blossoms and fruit appear on new growth.

While the fruit of 'Harbour Dwarf' is less abundant, the leaves and berries may still be toxic to humans, livestock, horses, cats, dogs, and birds such as Cedar Waxwings, which can ingest too many berries in one feeding session. All parts contain cyanide and when consumed in quantity can be toxic.

'Harbour Dwarf' can be a colorful border plant with coppery tints in spring, maturing to green in summer, and turning either reddish-orange or reddish-purple in winter. The plant is considered invasive in some areas. Check local laws and recommendations before adding this plant to your landscape.

Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems. Foliage may develop chlorosis in alkaline soils.

More information on Nandina domestica.

See this plant in the following landscape:
Lush Foundation Planting
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#evergreen#poisonous#full sun tolerant#drought tolerant#shrub#red leaves#winter interest#dwarf#deer resistant#partial shade tolerant
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#evergreen#poisonous#full sun tolerant#drought tolerant#shrub#red leaves#winter interest#dwarf#deer resistant#partial shade tolerant
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Nandina
    Species:
    domestica
    Family:
    Berberidaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Woody
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Root Cutting
    Seed
    Wildlife Value:
    Leaves and berries are toxic to livestock and other domestic animals, this plant is particularly resistant to damage by deer. Berries contain cyanide and when consumed in quantity can be toxic to birds.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
    Poisonous
    Shrub
    Weed
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Dense
    Erect
    Mounding
    Growth Rate:
    Rapid
    Maintenance:
    Medium
    Texture:
    Medium
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Clay
    High Organic Matter
    Loam (Silt)
    Sand
    Soil pH:
    Acid (<6.0)
    Alkaline (>8.0)
    Neutral (6.0-8.0)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
    Available Space To Plant:
    12 inches-3 feet
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Color:
    Red/Burgundy
    Fruit Value To Gardener:
    Showy
    Display/Harvest Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Fruit Type:
    Berry
    Fruit Width:
    < 1 inch
    Fruit Description:
    Round, fleshy, red fruit, less than a 1/2 inch.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Insignificant
    Panicle
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
    Flower Shape:
    Star
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    White with yellow anthers that grow on erect terminal panicles.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Leaf Feel:
    Glossy
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Long-lasting
    Showy
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Purple/Lavender
    Red/Burgundy
    Leaf Type:
    Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Shape:
    Lanceolate
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    3-6 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Tripinnately compound, leaves emerge in spring and turn reddish in the winter.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Lawn
    Naturalized Area
    Patio
    Pool/Hardscape
    Slope/Bank
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    Rock Garden
    Design Feature:
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Small groups
    Attracts:
    Songbirds
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Drought
    Problems:
    Poisonous to Humans
  • Poisonous to Humans:
    Poison Severity:
    High
    Poison Symptoms:
    Hydrogen cyanide is highly poisonous if ingested in quantity. All parts are toxic to humans, cats, dogs, livestock, horses, and birds such as the Cedar Waxwing. Weakness, incoordination, seizures, coma, respiratory failure, and death can occur from ingestion.
    Poison Toxic Principle:
    Cyanogenic glycosides
    Causes Contact Dermatitis:
    No
    Poison Part:
    Fruits
    Leaves
    Stems