NPSpecies

Data Source: White and Pyne 2003

Native Range: Nandina domestica is native to China and Japan (GRIN). Langeland and Burk (1998) also report that this species is native India.; Data Source: http://plants.usda.gov, 10 August 2007 Legacy NPSpecies information may no longer be applicable, please remove if it is not applicable. In legacy NPSpecies Weedy value was Yes with comment: Forests and woodlands in suburban areas, commonly planted, increasingly escaping and spreading; rare (Weakley 2007) In legacy NPSpecies Pest value was Yes with comment: Natureserve I-Rank: High/Low. I-Rank Reasons Summary: Nandina domestica, or Heavenly Bamboo, is a common garden ornamental that is escaping from cultivation in the southeastern United States and invading natural areas. This species has invaded states along the Atlantic coast from Virginia south to Florida and west to Texas. It has invaded natural areas in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Texas. This small shrub is reported to be forming dense groves in some parts of Florida where it is displacing native vegetation including two rare native species. It does appear to be spreading at least locally in Florida and Texas. N. domestica produces many bright red berries that are attractive to birds that disperse the seeds. Overall, this species appears to be quite problematic in Florida, however, throughout much of its generalized range it doesn't appear as aggressive. It should certainly be watched given that it occurs in both wet and drier habitats, including floodplains and woodlands.

Park Species Detail: Possible county record, Park Species Data Source: White and Pyne 2003