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Southern Living Lemon Lime Nandina - 3 Gallon
Southern Living Lemon Lime Nandina - 3 Gallon
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Lemon Lime Nandina - Colorful Evergreen Landscape Shrub | 3-4 ft, Single Plant
Create stunning year-round color with this compact, low-maintenance evergreen that thrives in any landscape. The Lemon Lime Nandina is a dwarf, colorful shrub that delivers exceptional foliage interest with brilliant yellow-green to chartreuse leaves. This exceptional ornamental shrub has become a designer's favorite for adding bright, consistent color to residential and commercial landscapes. With its compact growth habit and vibrant foliage color and remarkable adaptability to sun or shade conditions, the Lemon Lime Nandina transforms ordinary garden spaces into eye-catching focal points. The dense, fine-textured foliage and manageable 3-4 foot mature size create perfect foundation plantings and colorful accents while maintaining neat, refined appearance year-round. Unlike traditional green foundation shrubs, these colorful landscape plants provide continuous bright foliage interest and seasonal color variations that actually intensify with cooler weather.
Why You'll Love the Lemon Lime Nandina
Brilliant Year-Round Foliage: Bright chartreuse to golden-yellow leaves provide constant visual impact, making this the perfect choice for brightening shaded areas and creating vibrant landscape contrasts.
Compact, Dense Growth: Plant 3-4 feet apart for mass plantings and they quickly form neat, colorful groupings. These dwarf shrubs have proven performance in foundation plantings and border applications.
Exceptional Shade Tolerance: Thrives in USDA zones 6-10 with excellent performance in both full sun and partial shade conditions. Once established, these shrubs demonstrate remarkable drought tolerance and adaptability to various soil types.
Ultra-Low Maintenance: A perfect landscaping choice due to its natural compact form requiring minimal pruning and excellent pest resistance - perfect for homeowners seeking maximum color impact with minimal care requirements.
Lemon Lime Nandina Details
- Botanical Name: Nandina domestica 'Lemon Lime'
- Type: Evergreen ornamental shrub
- Mature Size: 3–4 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Moderate — up to 6–12 inches per year
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained; tolerant of clay, loam, or sandy soil
- Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Growing Conditions
Soil Adaptability: Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions from sandy to heavy clay. However, well-draining, slightly acidic soil produces the most vibrant foliage coloration, while consistently wet conditions can lead to root issues.
Light Requirements: Performs well in full sun to partial shade, with morning sun being ideal for color development. Optimal placement in locations receiving 4-6 hours of sunlight daily results in the most intense yellow-green foliage color.
Hardiness: USDA zones 6-10, making it suitable for most temperate climates across the United States, from the upper South to subtropical regions.
Care Instructions
Watering: Water regularly during first growing season to establish root system, then occasional deep watering during extended dry periods. Established plants are quite drought tolerant but benefit from supplemental watering during summer heat.
Pruning: Requires minimal pruning due to naturally compact growth habit. Light shaping can be done in late winter or early spring if desired to maintain form.
Fertilizing: Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring for optimal growth and foliage color. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which can reduce color intensity.
Landscaping Uses
Versatile Applications: Lemon Lime Nandina's versatility makes it suitable for: foundation plantings, border plantings, mass plantings, container gardening, accent specimens, and mixed shrub beds.
Foundation Excellence: Creates bright, colorful foundation plantings that provide year-round interest and complement both traditional and contemporary architecture, unlike standard green foundation shrubs that offer minimal visual impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far apart should I plant Lemon Lime Nandina for foundation plantings? Plant 3-4 feet apart for foundation or mass plantings, or 4-5 feet apart for specimen use. Closer spacing (2-3 feet) creates faster coverage but may require occasional thinning as plants mature.
How fast does Lemon Lime Nandina grow and does the color change seasonally? Expect 6-12 inches of growth annually with foliage color intensifying in cooler weather, often developing orange and red tints in winter months while maintaining the bright chartreuse base color.
Is Lemon Lime Nandina deer resistant and easy to care for? Yes, Nandina is naturally deer resistant due to its foliage compounds. It requires minimal care - occasional watering during dry spells and very light pruning if desired are typically all that's needed.
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