Heavenly BambooYear Round Color Without the Fuss Heavenly Bamboo Nandina domestica, commonly known as Heavenly Bamboo, is one of the most versatile and colorful evergreen shrubs for Phoenix Valley landscapes. Despite its name, it is not a true bamboo instead, it offers delicate, bamboo like foliage that shifts from bright green to fiery red and bronze through the seasons. Whether you're filling a foundation bed in Scottsdale, adding texture to a courtyard in

Attribute Detail Scientific Name Bauhinia lunarioides (syn

Evergreen rosettes stay green

creating the classic "totem pole" silhouette

Because the leaf margins carry sharp reddish teeth

and pet-friendly

It attaches with aerial rootlets and climbs aggressively

Keep a 4 to 5 foot setback from pool decks and walkways so the spines stay clear of swimmers and bare feet

Bigarade Orange Mature Height 15–30 feet Mature Width 15–25 feet Growth Rate Moderate — 1–2 feet per year in Phoenix Sun Full sun (6+ hrs)

Ease back on water during monsoon humidity to avoid crown rot

✔ Heat-Loving (Reflected-Heat Tolerant)   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Low-Maintenance   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Edible   ✔ Fire-Wise   ✔ Cold-Hardy to 15°F

Plant Height: 5-10 feet

with a sweet tropical flavor