Please help ID this bush

[Jim2]

Hi all, I'm new here.

I'm trying to find out what this bush is called. The closest I found was called "Heavenly Bamboo" (Nandina domestica) but the pics I found don't seem exactly right.

It has some vivid red and yellow on some of the leaves, and even the stems are red in places. I think the "Nandina" part of the name is probably correct, but is there another version of it?

This bush grows tall. I already cut one that was about 7' tall and I'm trying to propagate about 3' of it. The top of it spreads out to a 3' diameter or so. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

 

[Jim2]

 

[Jim2]

This is the part I'm trying to propagate. It's propped up in a bush and the bottom of it is suspended in a five gallon bucket of water. It's been there for about two weeks now...

 

[Meadowlark]

That looks exactly like my Nandina. I've had them for decades and they require zero maintenance.

I haven't tried propagating them from cuttings, but it should work.

Here's how its recommended to propagate:

• Choose semi-hardwood stems in late spring or summer.
• Cut 4–6 inch sections just below a leaf node.
• Remove lower leaves, dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
• Plant in moist, well-draining soil and cover with a humidity dome or plastic bag.
• Keep in indirect light and mist regularly.

 

[oneeye]

The way I propagate nandinas is by doing a root divison in the early Spring. I just dig up a few plants and split them into singles. Nandinas are very invasive and can get away from you if not watched closely. I planted one years ago and now I have a ton of them all over the place.

 

[MiTmite9]

It is worth noting that Nandina domestica is poisonous to dogs. Cyanide in the berries.

 

[Jim2]

Thanks everyone for all the details, and for the warning about the berries! There are no dogs around, only ferile cats and chickens...

I googled if those berries are good for anything, and I saw the warnings, but I appreciate it MiTmite9! That's some crucial info right there...

 

[Jim2]

That looks exactly like my Nandina. I've had them for decades and they require zero maintenance.

I haven't tried propagating them from cuttings, but it should work.

Here's how its recommended to propagate:

• Choose semi-hardwood stems in late spring or summer.
• Cut 4–6 inch sections just below a leaf node.
• Remove lower leaves, dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
• Plant in moist, well-draining soil and cover with a humidity dome or plastic bag.
• Keep in indirect light and mist regularly.

Right on Meadowlark! I appreciate the breakdown...
I already have that one that I showed the picture of... it'll be 2' tall, right out of the gate, if it ever grows roots. It's been suspended over that bucket for a few weeks now, and it's hanging in there but I still don't see any root action at the bottom. I'll look closer on Tuesday.

I have two others that are about 2' tall, treated with rooting hormone and, instead of water, they're in 3 gallon buckets with nice potting soil and sticks propping them up. If they take, they'll already be a bush right off the bat...

There's a section in the back of the yard where I think these will make a good barrier. They'll be be competing with Heliconia and Morning Glory, so it should get interesting....

I still have much more to prune, so I will propagate a whole bunch more in the "correct" way.

Seeing the way these grow, I can picture weaving them together into a "fence" as they grow... Like a bonsai thing...

 

[Jim2]

The way I propagate nandinas is by doing a root divison in the early Spring. I just dig up a few plants and split them into singles. Nandinas are very invasive and can get away from you if not watched closely. I planted one years ago and now I have a ton of them all over the place.

Thanks oneeye, but I never even heard of that technique before.
If I was to dig out this entire section, ferns and all, and then try to do root division for the Nandinas, how would that work?

IIRC, there are three fat trunks coming out of the ground, but I just assumed they're all part of one big root. Is it a rhizome like Heliconias?

I want to try to grow these into a fence, and any tall ones that can be moved would be ideal. I'm curious to hear what you think.

 

[Jim2]

PS oneeye, sorry, I thought I had a pic to post, but the system is saying the file is too large. I'll have to try again later..

 

[oneeye]

Thanks oneeye, but I never even heard of that technique before.
If I was to dig out this entire section, ferns and all, and then try to do root division for the Nandinas, how would that work?

IIRC, there are three fat trunks coming out of the ground, but I just assumed they're all part of one big root. Is it a rhizome like Heliconias?

I want to try to grow these into a fence, and any tall ones that can be moved would be ideal. I'm curious to hear what you think.

Its the only way I propagate Nadinas, for fast rooting starts. If you have three trunks then basically you have three plants.

 

[oneeye]

The way I divide is to gently remove the soil from the roots and get a good look at the roots. Then take a sharp knife and divide the plant roots equally among all the plants. Plant the cuttings back in the original or mother soil and plant them at the exact same depth as when they were one. Don't plant the cuttings too deep and keep them watered until you see new green growing on the new plants. In a few months your new plants will start sending extra new trunks for future divisons. Keep us posted friend.

 

[JerseyRebel]

Hi all, I'm new here.

I'm trying to find out what this bush is called. The closest I found was called "Heavenly Bamboo" (Nandina domestica) but the pics I found don't seem exactly right.

It has some vivid red and yellow on some of the leaves, and even the stems are red in places. I think the "Nandina" part of the name is probably correct, but is there another version of it?

This bush grows tall. I already cut one that was about 7' tall and I'm trying to propagate about 3' of it. The top of it spreads out to a 3' diameter or so. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

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[Jim2]

Check out the app “Picture This”. You take a picture of any plant, tree, bush or shrub and it will tell you exactly what it is. ...

Thanks Jersey, I think I tried that one a while back... iirc, it's a free trial and then it becomes $7/month?

 

[JerseyRebel]

Thanks Jersey, I think I tried that one a while back... iirc, it's a free trial and then it becomes $7/month?

Mine is still free and I’ve had it for years. A screen is going to pop up that looks like you have to pay and can’t get out of it but hidden in the upper right hand corner there is an “x”. I think they try to hide it within color so you think you can’t get past that screen