Nandina domestica (Sacred Bamboo) is a hedge plant that is native to cool temperate regions of Asia ranging from the Himalayas to Japan. Sacred Bamboo has become a widely popular landscaping plant for its year-round bright red foliage and shape able branches. They are easy to grow and are low maintenance with little watering required.
Suitable for Temperate, Dry and Sub-Tropical climates.
Nandina domestica is also commonly referred to as Heavenly Bamboo and simply Nandina but is not actually related to any bamboo species. Instead, it is the only species in the genus called Nandina. Although a very popular ornamental, the Sacred Bamboo berries are toxic to birds and cats.
Click here to view our range of Hedges and Bushes.
Growth
Nandina domestica is an evergreen shrub that grows to a compact height of 2 metres (7 feet) and a width of around 1.5 metres (5 feet) though it is often grown in a row to complete a hedge formation. Sacred Bamboo is tolerant of poor soils, low water and cold temperatures and yet still provides year-round ornamental red foliage.
The leaves can grow as a deciduous plant if temperatures become too cold (lower than −22°C /−10 °F) which rarely occurs anywhere in Australia. Not only does Sacred Bamboo tolerate cold temperatures but it also handles extremely hot conditions, making it a popular hedge all around Australia.
Sacred Bamboo plants can take around 5-7 years to reach full maturity.
For more information about growing Sacred Bamboo please click here.
Note: Germination instructions can be found in the ‘Germination Instructions Tab’ below. Upon purchase you will receive these detailed instructions via email so that you have a permanent record.
FAMILY:
Berberidaceae
CLIMATE:
Temperate, Dry and Sub-Tropical.
TEMPERATURE RANGE:
-10 to 30°C / 14 to 86°F
SOIL TYPE:
Well draining.
LOCATION:
Full Sun – Part Shade.
HEIGHT:
Up to 2 metres (7 feet)
WIDTH:
Up to 1.5 metres (5 feet)
pH:
6.0-7.5
GROWTH TYPE:
Perennial Evergreen.
WATER REQUIREMENTS:
Low.
POLLINATION:
Pollinated by Bees.
MATURITY:
2-3 years.
GERMINATION RATES:
40-55%
GERMINATION TIME:
Soak for 24 hours and then 4-6 weeks.
SEEDS PER GRAM:
Approximately 25
MEDICINAL QUALITIES:
No.
WEED POTENTIAL:
Yes.
EDIBLE:
No.
SEED STORAGE & VIABILITY:
Cold Storage at 4°C (Fridge) up to 4 years.
FACTS ABOUT NANDINA DOMESTICA (Sacred Bamboo)
The genus name, Nandina, is taken from the Japanese name ‘nanten’ while the specific epithet domestica means domesticated or of the household.
Sacred Bamboo is listed as invasive in American states of North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida and the purchasing of fertile plants is now highly discouraged.
