Tuscan Flame Nandina

Tuscan Flame is a compact evergreen nandina whose new leaves emerge red and age to dark green. Star Roses and Plants lists it at 3–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide, for USDA zones 5–9 in full sun. ## Foliage and placement The plant is valued for evergreen foliage rather than flowers, and its compact, rounded form suits borders, containers, group plantings, and accents along the house. Star Roses and Plants describes it as drought tolerant and low maintenance. Its product page labels the flowering profile “Non-Flowering,” but that listing does not establish that the cultivar is sterile. ## Growing conditions Water regularly while the plant establishes; its developer profile describes drought tolerance after establishment. Full sun is the listed exposure. The page gives no specific soil texture, so provide a well-drained planting site and avoid keeping the roots saturated. ## Maintenance The compact form is listed as needing no pruning. North Carolina Extension describes the broader Nandina domestica species as capable of spring flowering and fall fruiting, and warns that the species is invasive in North Carolina and that berries and foliage can be toxic if eaten. Fruit production by Tuscan Flame is not established here; check local guidance before planting near pets or wildlife. Sources: [Star® Roses and Plants: Nandina ‘Tuscan Flame’](https://starrosesandplants.com/plants/nandina-tuscan-flame/); [North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: Nandina domestica](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/nandina-domestica/).