Nandina domestica ~ Heavenly Bamboo bee In mid-summer stems holding airy

In mid-summer stems holding airy clusters of tiny red flowers raise above the foliage like a cloud which turn brown in fall and persist through winter

Foliage: The leaves of the Okame Cherry are oval-shaped and emerge bronze or reddish-purple in the spring

while acidic to alkaline soils produce deepening shades of pink into dark blue

as the plant gets heavy

or red before dropping

Nandina domestica ~ Heavenly Bamboo bee In mid-summer stems holding airyHeavenly Bamboo is an upright evergreen shrub grown for its interesting canes of bamboo like foliage with variety of fall colors. The tiny white flowers are followed by red berries that persist in winter. Best planted in part sun with rich, moist well drained soils. The leaves and berries are highly toxic to animals. Can be invasive in some Southern states. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 8' Spread: 2 4' Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun,