This dwarf cultivar forms a rounded bushy habit with woody bamboo-like suckering stems that form a clump. It has divided leaves with a green to deep pink appearance and turn red during autumn. It is a sterile plant that produces no flowers.

Hardiness zones 4 to 10

Nandina domestica 'Pygmaea' is a naturally found form from Japan to China and south-east Asia tolerating most well drained moderately fertile moist soils. It prefers full sun but tolerates a semi shaded open position and is drought and frost tolerant. 

The Dwarf Sacred Bamboo is grown for its small compact habit and colourful foliage. It is planted along low borders in small gardens or commercial sites and is used in Japanese gardens. This vigorous plant will establish in 1 to 3 years and is long lived, requiring little maintenance. It can also be grown in patio pots or planter boxes and is suitable for coastal or low mountain regions. ID 122 
 
syn. 'Nana'
Nandina (năn-DEEN-a) domestica (do-MES-ti-ka) 'Pygmaea' 

'Nandina': from nanten, the Japanese vernacular name for this plant; 'domestica': of the home.

Berberidaceae (BER-be-rid-AY-see-ee)