, either. Although it resembles bamboo – hence, its name -- it belongs to the barberry family, so has none of the running tendencies of some bamboo. Several dwarf varieties in particular fit just fine ...

Nandina produces fruits, but many of the new dwarf introductions are sterile and fruitless. Q: I'm confused about whether to plant nandinas or not. Some articles say it's a good, tough and colorful ...

These dwarf Firepower nandinas are mass planted on the Mississippi State University campus in Starkville, Mississippi. Gary Bachman MSU Extension Except for a couple of cold nights, there’s no doubt ...

In China, the Nan-din shrubs are often found just outside doors to the house. According to a Victorian author, should anyone have a bad dream it was confided to the “home shrub” to ensure no harm ...

Obsession Nandina gives you fabulous year-round color and texture without the problematic seeds for worry-free gardens that ...

WHAT: Nandina domestica, Moon Bay, commonly known as heavenly bamboo, is a dwarf nandina. It’s evergreen and is grown for its interesting foliage. New leaves open light green and provide a beautiful ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The shrub produces berries that last from fall through winter and can be dangerous for birds to ingest. Grace Cary / Getty Images ...

Q: You mentioned nandina 'Firepower' in one of your recent columns. I think it might be a good choice in my flower beds, but I'm not sure of the planting conditions for this plant. I have beds that ...

As a responsible gardener, I’ll preface this remark by acknowledging that folks all over North Florida will groan — but I love nandina. Its common name describes it best: heavenly bamboo. Nandina ...

Cold winter weather causes changes in the foliage of many evergreen plants, including making them express new colors. For instance, Japanese cleyera produces rich, velvety burgundy foliage along with ...