Plant Profile: Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf'

Names

Harbour Dwarf Nandina

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

Genus:Nandina

Species:domestica

Family:Berberidaceae

The 'Harbour Dwarf' is a compact variety of Nandina, usually reaching a height of just 2 to 3 feet, while its rhizomes can extend its width to 3 to 4 feet. This plant features smaller, narrower leaves that grow closely together, creating a lush, dense mound that extends down to the ground. Unlike many other Nandina varieties, its fruit production is relatively sparse. In regions where it remains evergreen, the foliage retains its vibrant red hue throughout the winter months. Once it is well-established, this plant demonstrates moderate drought resistance.

For further details, refer to information on Nandina domestica.

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf' Feature Summary

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Tags

#evergreen
#full sun tolerant
#drought tolerant
#red leaves
#winter interest
#dwarf
#deer resistant
#partial shade tolerant

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Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf' Feature Summary

Attributes
Leaves and berries are toxic to livestock and other domestic animals, this plant is particularly resistant to damage by deer. Berries contain cyanide and when consumed in quantity can be toxic to birds.
Perennial
Woody
Fruit
Round, fleshy, red fruit, less than 0.5 inches
Red/Burgundy
< 1 inch
Flowers
White with yellow anthers
Insignificant
Panicle
Leaves
Tripinnately compound, leaves emerge in spring and turn reddish in the winter
Deciduous
Broadleaf Evergreen
Green
Gold/Yellow
Purple/Lavender
Red/Burgundy
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Lanceolate
Undulate
3-6 inches
Showy
Long-lasting
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Poisonous
Deciduous
Broadleaf Evergreen
Erect
Mounding
Dense
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Landscape
Rock Garden
Cottage Garden
Border
Mass Planting
Small groups
Container
Patio
Lawn
Naturalized Area
Slope/Bank
Pool/Hardscape

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf' Attributes

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Wildlife Value

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

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf' Fruit

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Fruit Description

Round, fleshy, red fruit, less than 0.5 inches

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Fruit Type

Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Fruit Color

grass
Red/Burgundy

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Display/Harvest Time

Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Fruit Width

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
> 3 inches

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf' Flowers

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Flower Description

White with yellow anthers

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Flower Color

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White

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Flower Inflorescence

Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf' Leaves

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Leaf Description

Tripinnately compound, leaves emerge in spring and turn reddish in the winter

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Leaf Color

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Gold/Yellow
spa
Green

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Deciduous Leaf Fall Color

spa
Purple/Lavender
spa
Red/Burgundy

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Leaf Type

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

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Leaf Arrangement

Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': 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 'Harbour Dwarf': Leaf Margin

Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Leaf Length

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

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Leaf Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf' Whole Plant Traits

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': 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 'Harbour Dwarf': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': 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 'Harbour Dwarf': Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Texture

Fine
Medium
Coarse

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf' Cultural Conditions

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': 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 'Harbour Dwarf': Soil Drainage

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

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': 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 'Harbour Dwarf': NC Region

Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Soil Texture

Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf' Stem

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf' Landscape

Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf': 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 'Harbour Dwarf': 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 'Harbour Dwarf': 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 'Harbour Dwarf': 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