Plant Profile: Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'

Names

Compact Heavenly Bamboo, Gulf Stream Nandina

  • Photo of Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' (Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream's)

Phonetic Spelling:nan-DEE-nuh doh-MESS-tik-a

Genus:Nandina

Species:domestica

Family:Berberidaceae

This plant is drought-resistant and has the ability to produce suckers, often reseeding itself and sometimes becoming naturalized. In unusual cases, it can form dense populations in forested areas.

Both the leaves and berries are harmful to livestock and other domesticated animals, and the plant shows notable resilience against deer damage.

The berries contain cyanide, which can be toxic to birds if ingested in large amounts.

For further details on Nandina domestica, please refer to additional resources.

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' Feature Summary

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Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' Feature Summary

Attributes
Wildlife Value:
Leaves and berries are toxic to livestock and other domestic animals. Berries contain cyanide and when consumed in quantity can be toxic to birds. This plant is particularly resistant to damage by deer.
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Woody
Fruit
Fruit Description:
Small, red holly type berry which can be toxic to birds
Fruit Color:
Red/Burgundy
Flowers
Flower Description:
White inflorescence begin to appear in early May in many areas, and are approx 4" long. Followed by red berry like fruit much like that of typical Holly shape & color.
Flower Size:
3-6 inches
Leaves
Leaf Description:
Red to red-green winter color
Leaf Color:
Green
Gold/Yellow
Leaf Type:
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Leaf Shape:
Lanceolate
Leaf Length:
3-6 inches
Whole Plant Traits
Plant Type:
Shrub
Poisonous
Habit/Form:
Erect
Dense
Cultural Conditions
Light:
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Soil Drainage:
Good Drainage
NC Region:
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Soil Texture:
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Stem
Landscape
Landscape Theme:
Cottage Garden
Design Feature:
Hedge
Small groups
Specimen

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' Image Gallery

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Photo of Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' - flower and leaves, late spring, Durham County, NC:Carol Tierney

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' Attributes

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Wildlife Value

Leaves and berries are toxic to livestock and other domestic animals. Berries contain cyanide and when consumed in quantity can be toxic to birds. This plant is particularly resistant to damage by deer.

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' Fruit

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Fruit Description

Small, red holly type berry which can be toxic to birds

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Fruit Color

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Red/Burgundy

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' Flowers

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Flower Description

White inflorescence begin to appear in early May in many areas, and are approx 4" long. Followed by red berry like fruit much like that of typical Holly shape & color.

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Flower Color

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White

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Flower Inflorescence

Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Flower Size

1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' Leaves

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Leaf Description

Red to red-green winter color

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Leaf Color

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Gold/Yellow
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Green

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Deciduous Leaf Fall Color

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Red/Burgundy

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Leaf Arrangement

Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Leaf Shape

Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Leaf Length

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Leaf Feel

Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Leaf Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' Whole Plant Traits

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' Cultural Conditions

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': NC Region

Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Soil Texture

Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' Stem

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream' Landscape

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream': Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland