Nandina domestica |Gulf Stream|

Gulf Stream nandina is a dwarf almost fruitless cultivar in the Berberidaceae (barberry) family.  With an attractive compact habit and bright colorful leaves, it makes an excellent addition to a walkway planting, a low hedge, a courtyard or planted as a specimen or in small groupings in a cottage garden.  

It is drought tolerant and may develop suckers.  Cold can damage this plant, but it typically does well in southern winter.  This plant is particularly resistant to damage by deer.

• Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 3-5 ft. wide (90-150 cm).
• A full sun to light shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils. Best foliage and fruit production generally occur in full sun. Provide a sheltered location and apply organic winter mulch. Drought tolerant once established.
• Mass in mixed shrub borders, woodland gardens, foundation plantings. Perfect as a specimen plant or for low hedges
• Low maintenance, it is generally pest and disease free.
• Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
• Both leaves and berries are toxic to livestock, other domestic animals and wildlife.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
• Nandina domestica species is native to Japan, China and India. Plant tends to be invasive in the southeastern U.S., where it has escaped cultivation.

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Requirement
Hardiness	6,7,8,9
Heat Zones	4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12
Climate Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type	Shrubs
Plant Family	Berberidaceae
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest	Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
Height	3' - 4'
Spread	3' - 4'
Water Needs	Average
Maintenance	Low
Soil Type	Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Characteristics	Showy, Evergreen
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden
Planting Place	Beds and Borders