What is eating my nandina?
Your plant is a victim of the voracious vole. They can devour the root system of a shrub or plant to the point that it can be lifted from the ground, void of any roots as in the example of the Nandina plant in the picture above.
How do I get more berries on nandina?
The plants thrive in uniformly moist, fertile soil, but will flower and fruit in anything from full sun to shade. To produce a full plant that will bear lots of fruit, prune out the oldest canes completely every year. Alternately, prune back oldest canes to varying lengths to create dense, bushy growth.
What part of Nandina is poisonous?
It is an upright ornamental evergreen shrub with beautiful berries that mature to brilliant red. But are nandina berries poisonous? The answer is yes! The berries contain cyanide and can be toxic berries to birds.
Who eats nandina berries?
Some homeowners plant Nandina to specifically to provide food for birds, including the Cedar Waxwing, American Robin, Northern Mockingbird, Eastern Bluebird and other birds that depend on winter fruits to survive. Nandina berries last for months, attracting hungry birds when food is in short supply.
What animal eats nandina?
Some homeowners plant Nandina to specifically to provide food for birds, including the Cedar Waxwing, American Robin, Northern Mockingbird, Eastern Bluebird and other birds that depend on winter fruits to survive.
Is nandina toxic to humans?
As to your question regarding toxicity, all parts of the nandina produce toxins. The compounds in the plant decompose to produce hydrogen cyanide. The ASPCA website warns that the plant is toxic to dogs, cats, horses and grazing animals. It is generally considered to be nontoxic to humans.
Do Nandinas need pruning?
Nandinas come in all shapes and sizes, each with year-round appeal. However, some varieties can benefit from pruning. Maintain a natural appearance by pruning each stalk to a different height, cutting back to a tuft of foliage. Also, remove old and weak branches to encourage new growth.
Do deer eat nandina bushes?
Nandina tolerates a wide temperature range (from -10 to 100+ degrees F), grows slowly, uses low to moderate amounts of water, is rabbit and deer resistant, and is considered a low care, water- wise plant.
