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Nandina domestica 'Fire Power'
Common Name: Sacred Bamboo
Nandina domestica ‘Fire Power’ Fire Power Nandina / Heavenly Bamboo Nandina domestica ‘Fire Power’ is a compact, dwarf evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub grown mainly for its colorful foliage rather than flowers or fruit. New growth emerges lime green to fresh green, then develops orange, red, and fiery crimson tones in fall and winter. It has a dense, rounded habit and is useful as a low foundation plant, border edging, mass planting, or container shrub. Missouri Botanical Garden notes that ‘Fire Power’ typically does not produce flowers or fruit, while NC State describes it as producing very few flowers or fruit. Type: Broadleaf evergreen / semi-evergreen shrub Mature Size: 2 ft. wide × 2 ft. tall USDA Zones: 6a–9b Form: Compact, rounded, dense mound Light: Full sun to part shade; best foliage color with good sun Soil / Water: Average, moist, well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established, but best with consistent moisture Bloom Time / Length: Rarely blooms; not grown for flowers Wildlife: Low berry production makes it less attractive to birds than fruiting nandinas, but the plant has poison characteristics and berries of nandina species can be toxic. Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent dwarf nandina for winter color, low hedges, edging, mass plantings, foundation beds, mixed borders, and containers. The foliage is the main ornamental feature, turning especially red in cooler weather. Because Nandina domestica can be invasive in some regions, use caution in areas where nandina is listed as invasive; ‘Fire Power’ is often considered a lower-risk choice because it produces little to no fruit. Care: Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment. Prune lightly only as needed to remove damaged or older stems; heavy shearing is usually unnecessary. Color is strongest with sun, though afternoon shade can help in hot climates.
| Plant Type: | Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Width: | 2' |
| Height: | 2' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 6 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Foundation, Mass Planting, Accent Plant, Border |
| Shape: | Rounded, Compact, Mounded, Dense |
| Soil Type | Moist well-drained, Average |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Olive Drab |
| Fall Color: | Red |
