Common Name: 'Firepower' Nandina
Latin Name: Nandina domestica 'Firepower'
Brand: None.
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Mature Height: 2 ft
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Mature Width: 2–3 ft
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Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
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Cold Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–10
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Habit: Mounded, upright, compact
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Foliage: Lime-green to yellow in summer, brilliant red in fall and winter
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Flower: Insignificant
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Soil pH: Adaptable; prefers slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–7.0)
- ⚠️ Pet Safety Note: Firepower Nandina is toxic to pets and should be planted with caution in gardens where cats or dogs have access.
Description:
A compact, colorful evergreen, Firepower Nandina delivers vibrant foliage from season to season. Its lime to golden-green spring and summer leaves transition to brilliant fire-red as fall and winter arrive, lighting up the landscape with year-round interest. With no pruning required, excellent drought tolerance, and high adaptability, this low-maintenance shrub is a go-to for borders, group plantings, and accent color in foundation beds. Despite its nickname "Heavenly Bamboo," it is not a true bamboo—but offers a similarly upright, structured habit.
Care Tips:
Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Water deeply upon planting and 1–2 times per week during the first few months. Once established, Firepower Nandina is highly drought tolerant. Apply a 2–3" layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate temperature. Fertilize in spring with a slow-release balanced fertilizer. Can be pruned at any time, but seldom needs it.
Landscape Uses:
Mass planting, borders, small hedges, color contrast in foundation beds, containers, accent planting.
