« Back to Eating Guide
Toxic Heavenly Bamboo; never offer this to rabbits.

Heavenly Bamboo

Nandina domestica

No—rabbits should not eat heavenly bamboo (nandina). Every part of this evergreen shrub is poisonous, and berries or leaves can cause severe illness or death. Keep it out of pens, yards, and browse areas.

Guideline: Poisonous

Type: Outdoor Plants

Other Names: Heavenly bamboo, sacred bamboo, nandina

Heavenly bamboo is an evergreen shrub with numerous branches coming from the ground instead of branching off from a trunk or stalk. The leaves are pointed and colors vary from pink and red to green, and dark reddish purple in different stages of growing and leaves falling. This plant also contains clusters of small red berries.

Often Mistaken For

Is Heavenly Bamboo item toxic?

Yes. Heavenly bamboo (Nandina) is toxic to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. All parts are dangerous; berries and foliage can cause severe illness or worse.

Should I feed my pet Heavenly Bamboo?

No. Do not feed heavenly bamboo to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.

How much can I feed them?

Do not offer as food. If your pet ate this plant, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.

Poison Control Hotline Information Need a Vet?

Comments

You are $ 65.00 away from Free Shipping!

Add a small treat to bridge the gap →

Shopping Cart

Your cart is currently empty.