Lemon Lime Nandina Shrub

Lemon-Lime is an evergreen Nandina grown for compact habit and bright lime-green to yellow foliage. Southern Living lists it at 3–4 feet tall and wide, in USDA zones 6a–10b, with year-round interest. ## Foliage and placement New growth is lime green, and the collection page says the foliage stays bright through winter. The page lists a compact habit, deer resistance, and uses including accents, borders, containers, and mass planting. Its light guidance ranges from part sun to shade in the feature panel to full sun through partial shade in the narrative; partial shade is a practical choice in hot afternoon sun. ## Growing conditions The collection recommends medium water and well-drained soil. Water thoroughly after planting and mulch around the root area while keeping mulch away from the stem. Its listed size fits a small border, foundation planting, or container. ## Maintenance The collection recommends yearly fertilizer in early spring and lists no pruning as needed. It lists no flowering season for this selection, but that does not establish sterility. North Carolina Extension describes the species as flowering and fruiting, and cautions that Nandina can be invasive in North Carolina and that berries and foliage can be toxic if eaten. Fruiting of this exact selection is not established here, so check local guidance before planting near wildlife or pets. Sources: [Southern Living Plant Collection: Lemon-Lime Nandina](https://southernlivingplants.com/the-collection/plant/lemon-lime-nandina/); [North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: Nandina domestica](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/nandina-domestica/).