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Baker County Extension
Alicia R. Lamborn Environmental Horticulture Agent 1025 West Macclenny Avenue Macclenny, FL 32063 904‐259‐3520 email: [email protected] http://baker.ifas.ufl.edu Firepower Nandina Nandina domestica ‘Firepower’ Plant Description: 'Firepower' Nandina is a Florida‐Friendly selection of the invasive ornamental commonly known as heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica). This compact, evergreen shrub is characterized by upright, cane‐like stems with compound leaves that are light to medium green during summer and fiery red during winter. What makes this cultivar a good choice for Florida gardens is its lack of flowers and fruit, compared to the “resident species” of Nandina which spreads readily by seed into natural areas. ‘Firepower’ is also more dense and compact than the species, giving it the look of a mounded plant which increases in diameter with time. Mature Size: Growth Rate: Plant Habit: 24 to 60 inches tall, but typically 24 inches tall and wide Moderate to Fast Mounded Ornamental Characteristics & Uses: Foliage Color: Lime to medium green, often tinged with yellow or red in spring and summer. Low temperatures in fall/winter turn leaves burgundy to brilliant red until new spring growth. Flower Color: N/A Attracts Wildlife: None Uses: Mass planting, borders and foundation plantings, or as an accent plant given its interesting and colorful leaves Growing Requirements: Cold Hardiness Zone(s): 6 ‐ 10 Hardy Temp: ‐5 degrees Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade Water Needs: Medium Soil Tolerances: Prefers moist soils Soil pH: Acidic to Slightly Alkaline Maintenance: Low General Care & Growing Tips: 'Firepower' Nandina grows best in moist, fertile soil under light shade. If planted in full sun and/or dry soils, it should be mulched and may require regular irrigation to look its best, but is otherwise tolerant of most soil types. Does not require pruning; propagation is via cuttings or division. Common Pests: Generally a pest‐free and virus‐free plant. Reference: Knox, G. W. and Wilson, S. B. (2009). 'Firepower' Nandina (Nandina domestica): A Noninvasive Nandina for Florida. University of Florida. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep381 Photo Credit: Alicia Lamborn This fact sheet was written by Pat Collier, Baker County Master Gardener, and edited by Alicia Lamborn, Baker County Horticulture Agent. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non‐discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M. University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. 2012