

How to identify Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica)
Heavenly bamboo, also known as Sacred bamboo
Heavenly bamboo is an evergreen shrub that resembles bamboo with its cane-like stems. This plant can reach heights of 6-8 feet (183-244 cm) and a span of about 4 feet (122 cm). The leaves are long, divided into slender leaflets, and the new growth has a reddish tinge. In autumn, foliage can change to orange-bronze or purplish-red. Late spring to summer brings clusters of pinkish-white flowers, followed by distinctive bright red berries at the terminals. It thrives in both sun or shade and can tolerate dry conditions, withstanding temperatures as low as 10 degrees F (-12 degrees C).
Cane-like stems reach 6-8 feet (183-244 cm), resembling bamboo.
Leaves are bi- to tri-pinnately compound, reddish new growth, and 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) long.
Distinctive bright red berries, 0.3 inches (8 mm) in diameter, clustered at terminals.
Delicate white flowers with yellow anthers, 5-13 mm (0.2-0.5 inches) in diameter.
Foliage changes from bluish-green in summer to purplish-red in fall, creating a vibrant display.
Leaves of heavenly bamboo are alternate, bi- to tri-pinnately compound, evergreen, and 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) long. The leaflets measure 0.75 to 3 inches (2-8 cm) long, are elliptic-lanceolate, entire, and glabrous. In spring, the leaves display a red to bronze color, turning bluish-green in summer and then purplish-red in fall. They are characterized by their smooth, bluish-green texture and lack of hairs.
The flowers of heavenly bamboo are delicate and white, featuring vibrant yellow anthers. They measure between 5 to 13 mm (0.2 to 0.5 inches) in diameter. Blooming in late spring, these flowers grow in erect terminal panicles that are 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) long. Each panicle holds numerous small blossoms, creating an eye-catching display. The flowers' structure, with their distinct yellow anthers set against white petals, makes them a charming feature of the plant's seasonal bloom.
The fruit of heavenly bamboo appears as vibrant red, round berries roughly 0.3 inches (8 mm) in diameter. These ornaments are clustered in large terminal panicles and tend to remain visible through the winter months. Within each berry are nestled two seeds, making them a distinctive feature of the plant. The texture and hardiness of the berries add to their recognizable nature, becoming a crucial point for identification during their fall fruition period.
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Scientific Classification of Heavenly bamboo