Nandina domestica 'Tuscan Flame' | Tuscan Flame Heavenly Bamboo
DESCRIPTION
Nandina domestica 'Tuscan Flame’ is a compact shrub renowned for its vibrant, year-round foliage color. Emerging scarlet-red, the finely divided leaves retain red tones throughout the growing season, transitioning to deeper red and burgundy hues in the fall and winter. This cultivar was discovered as a branch mutation in 2000 by Robert Tancredi, showcasing an elegant, lacy appearance that distinguishes it from the species.
In late spring to early summer, 'Tuscan Flame' produces small clusters of delicate white flowers on older growth. These blooms may be followed by red berries, although the fruit is often hidden among the dense foliage. This semi-evergreen shrub is a great choice for adding consistent color and texture to gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Nandina domestica 'Tuscan Flame’ is a compact shrub renowned for its vibrant, year-round foliage color. Emerging scarlet-red, the finely divided leaves retain red tones throughout the growing season, transitioning to deeper red and burgundy hues in the fall and winter. This cultivar was discovered as a branch mutation in 2000 by Robert Tancredi, showcasing an elegant, lacy appearance that distinguishes it from the species.
In late spring to early summer, 'Tuscan Flame' produces small clusters of delicate white flowers on older growth. These blooms may be followed by red berries, although the fruit is often hidden among the dense foliage. This semi-evergreen shrub is a great choice for adding consistent color and texture to gardens.
DESCRIPTION
Nandina domestica 'Tuscan Flame’ is a compact shrub renowned for its vibrant, year-round foliage color. Emerging scarlet-red, the finely divided leaves retain red tones throughout the growing season, transitioning to deeper red and burgundy hues in the fall and winter. This cultivar was discovered as a branch mutation in 2000 by Robert Tancredi, showcasing an elegant, lacy appearance that distinguishes it from the species.
In late spring to early summer, 'Tuscan Flame' produces small clusters of delicate white flowers on older growth. These blooms may be followed by red berries, although the fruit is often hidden among the dense foliage. This semi-evergreen shrub is a great choice for adding consistent color and texture to gardens.
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Family: Berberidaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Foliage color: Bright coral to russet-red with lacy textures
Flower color: Rarely blooms; primarily grown for foliage
Bloom time: Not significant due to infrequent flowering
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; maintains a neat, rounded shape without pruning
Growing zone: USDA Zones 6 to 9
Wildlife attractors: While berries are rare on this variety, any berries that form should be removed as they are toxic to animals
