Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica ‘Gulf Stream’
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 6-10
Break free from the continual green of evergreen with the Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'). While broadleaf evergreens like Nandina definitely have their place in your landscape, if you're looking to experience a variety of colors and hues throughout the seasons, then the Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo shrub should be on your bucket list!
This beautiful shrub is one of the toughest Nandina available! Featuring color for your property year-round on an easy-to-care-for shrub variety that growers simply can't resist! You won't miss your evergreens a bit with the continual color provided by the broadleaf evergreen fine-textured foliage of Gulf Stream Nandina.
Also known as Sacred Bamboo, you're in for a real treat with the Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo, since it goes through a range of changes as the seasons pass, each of them an aesthetic sensation. In the springtime, the shrub's new leaves emerge in a resplendent scarlet macaw red.
As spring gives way to summer, bask in the Gulf Stream's soft bluish-green foliage that provides a contrasting backdrop to the petite little white flowers for pollinators that pop up all over the shrub. When the weather starts to cool, wait in anticipation as the foliage blushes to an intensely rich and fiery autumn red hue and its bright red berries!
Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 6-9, Nandina, also known as Tuscan Flame Sacred Bamboo or Heavenly Bamboo, is evergreen in warmer climates but can be deciduous shrubs in cooler growing zones.
In some areas, birds spread the seeds and Nandina thrives a bit too well, so not all locations around the US can have Nandina shipped into their State. Enter your Zip Code in the Plant Highlights section to find your Hardiness Zone on this page and you'll see if Nature Hills can ship Nandina safely into your area. In frost-free locations, Nandina are evergreen, but in colder areas, they will be deciduous or semi-evergreen.
Nature Hills Nursery is at the forefront of environmental regulatory compliance with all agricultural laws. We use an online tool called Plant Sentry™, which blocks shipments of plants that can behave invasively in your locale.
Planting and Application:
Because of its easy-to-maintain properties, the Gulf Stream Nandina is an ideal variety for borders, mass plantings, and even poolside beds or urban gardens where they thrive with ease. In USDA planting zones 6-11, these super tough shrubs can be planted without worry. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 6-9, Nandina, also known as Sacred Bamboo or Heavenly Bamboo, is evergreen in warmer climates but can be deciduous shrubs in cooler growing zones.
Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo Shrub handles nearly anything mother nature throws its way, from urban pollution to high humidity and cold weather. If you live in a fire-prone area, Gulf Stream is a beautiful plant on many 'firescaping or firewise' plant lists. Their drought tolerance makes Nandina ideal for Rock Gardens and Xeric mass plantings!
They are great container plants, too! Try them as the "Thriller" in your entryway pots. Gulf Stream looks great in so many garden styles, too - from Asian and Zen to Contemporary to Rustic and Cottage - that we are positive it will fit into your home landscape!
Growing 3-4 feet in height and 2-3 feet wide, Gulf Stream is ideal for your home's foundation plantings, low hedges, mid-sized backdrops to your mixed perennial gardens, and vibrant color for your mixed shrub borders! The tidy naturally compact growth won't need much pruning to keep Nandina looking their best!
- Bright Red New Growth & Ages Blue-Green
- White Spring Flower Panicles & Red Fall Fruit
- Lacy Bamboo-Like Foliage
- Low Mounded Tidy Shrub With Lacy Texture
- Low Hedges, Edging & Facer Plants, Mass Plantings & Container Thrillers
#ProPlantTips for Care:
For the best color, plant Nandina in full sun in cooler growing zones, but in the hottest climates, they appreciate some afternoon shade. Plant these shrubs in about any kind of well-drained soil with regular moisture access at first, then Nandina is hardy and drought-tolerant once established, disease and pest-resistant, and generally easy to care for. A 3-4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch around their roots helps hold in moisture and enriches the soil!
Perhaps no shrub is easier to maintain than the Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo. It naturally grows into a small, rounded shape, so you can keep those pruning shears tucked away and preserve your elbow grease.
- Full Sun & Some Afternoon Shade
- Almost Any Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate To Low Moisture Needs
- Prune After Flowering
- Disease, Pest, Heat & Drought-Resistance!
Easy to grow and extremely adaptable, the Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo brings all the favorite perks of Nandina shrubs to your landscape without any of the fuss and maintenance! Order yours today at NatureHills.com!
