Moon Bay Heavenly Bamboo
Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay'
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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
Moon Bay Heavenly Bamboo highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring

Growing Zones 6-9
You may have heard of the Heavenly Bamboo bush, but the Moon Bay Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay') is its dwarf-sized twin! With lime green foliage in the summer followed by red in the fall, this Bamboo will steal your heart!
The flowers on this broadleaf evergreens Nandina Bamboo plant bloom from mid to late summer and attract several butterflies and bees! They’re a beautiful white color that is 8-15 inches in length and show off as the panicles float over the lacy, tropical-looking leaves with their bronzy new growth.
With a showy red fall color and new growth, the lime green leaves throughout the growing season light up your landscape and round out the many perks of these round little shrubs! The winter berries are loved by birds, and show off against the red fall color, which continues throughout the winter months in warm climates are enlivened by a continuing red winter hue!
This smaller variety grows to about 2-3 feet in height and width. It is the perfect size for many garden opportunities! The Moon Bay Nandina grows best in zones 6-9. Need to find your hardiness zone? Use our map to locate yours! Urban pollution tolerant, fire-wise and water-wise, pest and disease-resistant, and as a bonus - deer don't care for this plant unless desperate!
Planting and Application:
Rugged lime green beauties, Moon Bay handles a wide range of conditions and environments! Create your own Sacred Bamboo garden by mixing and matching Moon Bay with other Heavenly Bamboo! You'll create lacy Rock Gardens, restful Zen Gardens, vivid foundation plantings, or varied fire-wise defensive plans! The colors and different textures will create a gorgeous view!
Mass plantings become easy-care and low-maintenance displays, while smaller specimen plantings light up your landscape as focal points! Groupings and rows become brilliant year-round backdrops, showy privacy hedges, and tropical-looking screenings around your poolside seating.
Great wildlife shrubs, these highly adaptable and colorful plants are members of the Barberry family, not actually their namesake. Plant among other colorful broadleaf evergreen shrubs, Roses, and other flowering plants.
- Lime-Green Foliage With Bronzy New Growth
- White Panicles Of Pollinator-Friendly Flowers
- Red Fall Color & Berries
- Broadleaf Evergreen Mounded Small Shrubs
- Mid-Sized Hedges, Backdrops, Borders, Bright Accents & Easy Mass Plantings
#ProPlantTips for Care:
These highly adaptable shrubs are easy to care for and grow! The Moon Bay Heavenly Bamboo will be happy in a full-sun or partial-sun location but appreciate shaded conditions in hotter growing zones, especially shade in the afternoon. Nandina must have well-drained soil of any kind. Water your Heavenly Bamboo plant regularly just like any other plant. If you're unsure, you can test the soil by feeling it with your pointer finger near the base of the plant. If it is moist, don't water it. If it's dry, give it a good soak! Add 3-4 inches of arborist mulch over the root system to keep it cool and hold moisture in more consistently.
All this adaptability and the fact birds eat the seeds and spread them far and wide, meaning in some locations, Nandina grows where it should not. 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.
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- Full Sun & Afternoon Shade Settings
- Moderate Moisture Needs - Low Once Established
- Any Type Of Well-Drained Soil
- Prune If Needed After Flowering
- Heat, Drought, Pest & Disease-Resistant
Bright lime green and year-round color, the dwarf Moon Bay Heavenly Bamboo Nandina will light up your landscape with ease! Order enough for your next project from Nature Hills Nursery now!