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Heavenly bamboo and Squashberry: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Heavenly bamboo Nandina domestica	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Squashberry Viburnum edule
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Native range
China and Japan	N. Russian Far East, Subarctic America to W. & N. U.S.A.See state guides
Sunlight
Sun to part or dappled shade	Part sun & shade
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil	Average moisture
Mature height
3–8 ft	2–12 ft
Mature spread
2–5 ft	Spread not specified
USDA hardiness zones
6–9	Cold hardy to USDA zone 5; upper zone not specified.
Season of interest
Spring flowers; fall–winter foliage and berries	White flowers & red berries
Garden & wildlife value
Birds and small mammals eat the fruit, but the berries can harm birds.	Native flowers and red fruit bring seasonal interest to a cool woodland garden.
Growing notes
An evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub that can spread by seed and underground stems.	Use moist, drained soil; hot, dry climates are poor fits and mature size varies widely.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew Additional growing guidance

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.