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NANDINA (HEAVENLY BAMBOO)
Botanical Name:
Nandina Domestica and "Nana Compacta"
Specs:
Shrub; semideciduous;
resembles bamboo w/ canelike stems and delicate foliage; slow to
moderate growth to 7’ tall, easily pruned; new foliage pinkish, then
light green turning fiery crimson in fall; small pink/white flowers
give way to red berries; handles full sun, but prefers some shade;
needs rich soil w/ ample water; deer proof; ‘Nana Compacta’
variety only 18” tall, same green lacy foliage, spectacular red in the
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NATAL PLUM
Botanical Name:
Carrisa Macrocarpa
Specs:
Shrub; evergreen;
easy to grow to 5’ tall; lustrous, round rich green oval leaves; 2”
wide white flowers as fragrant as Star Jasmine; edible red plum shaped
fruit; excellent for hedges or screening; strong growth and spines
discourage foot traffic; ‘Tuttle’ variety is compact and used as a
groundcover w/ heavy blooms and fruit. |
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NIEREMBERGIA
Botanical Name:
Nierembergia Hippomanica Violacea (Caerulea) Specs:
Perennial;
grows 6-12” high; stiff narrow leaves on mounded plant; 1” wide blue,
bell-like flowers bloom throughout the summer; good edging plant;
takes full sun, good soil and average water; attractive hanging basket
plant. |
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