How to Identify Red-Leaf Nandina

1. Appearance

Red-leaf Nandina domestica is a shrub, about 60-120 cm tall, relatively upright, with fewer branches, very dense foliage, and a compact shape.

2. Blades

The leaves of red-leaf Nandina domestica are alternate, thinly leathery, and entire. 2-3 times simple pinnate compound leaves, with bract sheath at the base. The leaflets are elliptical, about 5-10 cm long and 3-5 cm wide, with a blunt tip and a wedge-shaped base. The leaves are bright red in winter and dark green in spring, summer and fall.

3. Flowers

The red-leafed Nandina domestica has a panicle inflorescence that grows at the top, is white in color, and is about 15-25 cm long. The flowering period is from May to June.

4. Fruit

The fruit of the red-leaf Nandina domestica is spherical, red in color, and contains two seeds. The fruiting period is in September.