Nandina domestica Lemon Lime

Its original place of origin is China, from where it came to Japan. An evergreen shrub that grows to a height of about 0.6-0.7m. Its fresh shoots that appear in spring are lime green or yellow-green. Its leaves are uniquely pinnate and narrowly elliptical, similar to bamboo. In autumn they take on a wonderful crimson color, and in winter they are adorned with red shades. Its flower cluster is a raceme of small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom from June to July. Its fruit is a bright fiery red berry. It likes a sunny or partly shaded spot and well-structured soil. Its water needs are moderate. Frost-hardy down to -14C; it is advisable to plant it in a sheltered spot. A perfect choice for Zen gardens or other Asian-style designs, it can be planted as a specimen but also in combination with other plants, and it makes a striking element of the garden.