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Nandina x Domestica Harbour Dwarf
Common Name: Heavenly Bamboo'
Nandina domestica ‘Harbour Dwarf’ Harbour Dwarf Heavenly Bamboo / Harbour Dwarf Nandina Nandina domestica ‘Harbour Dwarf’ is a low, compact broadleaf evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub grown for its dense foliage and seasonal color. New leaves often emerge coppery to reddish, mature to blue-green or green in summer, then turn reddish-orange, red, and reddish-purple in fall and winter. It is shorter and more spreading than many nandinas, forming a dense mound with foliage close to the ground. NC State notes that it usually reaches about 2 ft. tall and can spread by rhizomes to 3–4 ft. wide. Type: Broadleaf evergreen / semi-evergreen shrub Mature Size: 3–4 ft. wide × 2 ft. tall USDA Zones: 6a–9b Form: Low, dense, spreading mound Light: Full sun to part shade; best winter color with good sun Soil / Water: Average, moist, well-drained soil; moderate water, drought tolerant once established Bloom Time / Length: Late spring to early summer; small white flowers may appear, but this cultivar is grown mainly for foliage Wildlife: Flowers may attract bees when present. Fruit production is reported as low to none by some extension sources, but nandina berries, when produced, can be toxic to birds and pets. Features & Landscape Uses: Good for low foundation plantings, massing, edging, groundcover-style shrub plantings, slopes, mixed borders, Asian-style gardens, and containers. ‘Harbour Dwarf’ is useful where a shorter nandina is wanted, but it can spread outward by underground rhizomes, so allow room or edge it where needed. Clemson describes it as a dense mound with coppery new growth, blue-green summer foliage, and red-purple fall-to-winter color. Care: Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly during establishment. Prune selectively in late winter or early spring by removing old, damaged, or unwanted spreading stems at the base. Avoid heavy shearing so the plant keeps its natural mounded shape. Remove berries if they appear, especially in areas where nandina is invasive or wildlife toxicity is a concern.
| Plant Type: | Broadleaf Evergreen |
| Width: | 3-4' |
| Height: | 1-2' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 6 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring |
| Landscape/Use: | Mass Planting, Hedge, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Spreading, Mounded, Dense |
| Soil Type | Moist well-drained, Average |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Orange |
