Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay'

Common Name: Moon Bay Sacred Bamboo

Description:
Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its stunning year-round foliage colour. The finely textured leaves emerge bright green in spring and summer before transitioning to striking shades of red, orange, and burgundy in autumn and winter. This low-maintenance plant thrives in Melbourne’s climate, tolerating heat, frost, and drought once established. In spring, small white flowers appear, sometimes followed by red berries, adding further seasonal interest. Its naturally rounded, clumping habit makes it perfect for low hedging, borders, mass planting, and container displays. 'Moon Bay' requires minimal pruning and is an excellent choice for contemporary and Japanese-inspired gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.6 - 1m
• Width: 0.6 - 1m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Hedging
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Frost Tolerant
• Autumn Foliage Colour
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Berries may be toxic if ingested in large quantities by pets and wildlife.

Companion Plants:

• Liriope muscari (Lilyturf)
• Salvia species
• Phormium (New Zealand Flax)
• Agapanthus
• Camellia sasanqua (Sasanqua Camellia)