Heavenly bamboo

Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica)

Heavenly bamboo, also known as Sacred bamboo

Heavenly bamboo, despite its misleading name, is not a type of bamboo. It's a semi-evergreen shrub that resembles bamboo, which can cause confusion. One striking characteristic is its bright red berries, which are toxic to both humans and animals and should be avoided.

Key Facts About Heavenly bamboo

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Attributes of Heavenly bamboo

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1 m to 3 m
Spread
1.5 m
Leaf Color
Green Red Purple Yellow White Variegated Orange
Flower Size
6 mm to 7 mm
Flower Color
White

Scientific Classification of Heavenly bamboo

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Buttercups, poppies and allies
Family
Barberry
Genus
Nandina
Species
Heavenly bamboo

Toxicity

ingestion, contact with sap