Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Monum' PLUM PASSION) is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to Japan, China, and India, grown primarily for its spectacular foliage and showy fruit display. Hardy in zones 6 through 9, it reaches 36 to 48 inches tall and 24 to 36 inches wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade with moderate watering and maintenance. This rhizomatous, upright shrub produces showy flowers in May through June followed by striking berries that attract birds, while its ornamental foliage and low-maintenance nature earn it a place in hedges and naturalized plantings.
Partial Sun
Moderate
6-9
48in H x 36in W
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Moderate
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The real draw here is the combination of interesting seasonal foliage and a spectacular berry display that brings birds flocking to your garden. Best fruiting occurs when grown in groups, so plant multiple specimens for the most dramatic effect. Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established, it handles a range of soil conditions and tolerates heavy shade better than many ornamental shrubs, though foliage colors most vividly in sun with afternoon shade protection.
Heavenly Bamboo serves as both a hedging plant and a specimen for naturalized gardens. Its dense, upright growth habit and ornamental berries make it well suited for creating borders and informal hedges, while its bird-attracting fruit and year-round visual interest recommend it for landscape focal points and wildlife gardens.
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“Heavenly Bamboo originates from East and South Asia, where it has been cultivated for centuries. The 'Modum' PLUM PASSION cultivar represents a modern horticultural selection bred to enhance the visual qualities of the species for ornamental landscape use, carrying forward the tradition of selecting the most vibrant and reliable forms for garden cultivation.”