Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' | Fire Power Heavenly Bamboo
DESCRIPTION
Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' is a compact, evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant foliage that transitions through the seasons. In spring and summer, the leaves are a fresh green, but as autumn approaches, they transform into fiery shades of red, orange, and burgundy, providing year-round interest. This variety rarely flowers or produces berries, focusing attention instead on its colorful foliage.
Originating from Japan and China, 'Fire Power' is a cultivated variety of heavenly bamboo, selectively bred for its dense growth habit and ornamental appeal. Its brilliant foliage and minimal maintenance needs make it a popular choice for garden borders, containers, and ground cover in a variety of landscape designs.
DESCRIPTION
Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' is a compact, evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant foliage that transitions through the seasons. In spring and summer, the leaves are a fresh green, but as autumn approaches, they transform into fiery shades of red, orange, and burgundy, providing year-round interest. This variety rarely flowers or produces berries, focusing attention instead on its colorful foliage.
Originating from Japan and China, 'Fire Power' is a cultivated variety of heavenly bamboo, selectively bred for its dense growth habit and ornamental appeal. Its brilliant foliage and minimal maintenance needs make it a popular choice for garden borders, containers, and ground cover in a variety of landscape designs.
DESCRIPTION
Nandina domestica 'Fire Power' is a compact, evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant foliage that transitions through the seasons. In spring and summer, the leaves are a fresh green, but as autumn approaches, they transform into fiery shades of red, orange, and burgundy, providing year-round interest. This variety rarely flowers or produces berries, focusing attention instead on its colorful foliage.
Originating from Japan and China, 'Fire Power' is a cultivated variety of heavenly bamboo, selectively bred for its dense growth habit and ornamental appeal. Its brilliant foliage and minimal maintenance needs make it a popular choice for garden borders, containers, and ground cover in a variety of landscape designs.
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Family: Berberidaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Foliage color: Bright green turning fiery red in fall and winter
Flower color: White
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: USDA Zones 6 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Remove berries (although rarely produced), as they are poisonous to wildlife
