Botanical Name: Nandina domestica
Common Name: nandina
Family: Berberidaceae
Distribution/Origin: India - Japan
Leaf/Bud: simple, opposite, entire, acute apex
Flower/Inflorescence: white flower with yellow anthers,
Fruit/Seed: red berries
Stem/Bark: twiggy, dark brown stems
Size: height 3-8ft, spread 2-4ft
Habit: upright
Form: suckering shrub
Culture: full sun - partial shade, tolerates heavy shade, drought tolerant
Landscape Use: hedge, border, winter interest
Notes: useful plant, versatile, looks great year round