Plant in yard

This plant is located in my parents yard. They bought it a couple of years ago and I would like to be able to tell them what kind of plant it is. Thanks

 

Nandina domestica.

 

I think I was able to find it. I am pretty sure it is nandina. Thanks.

 

Definitely Nandina domestica. Common name heavenly bamboo.. although it is not a bamboo at all! This is a super shrub, especially in the autumn when the leaves colour beautifully. Masses of info on the internet. Try this site for starters.

http://www.floridata.com/ref/N/nand_dom.cfm

 

See this site too for a balanced view of this plant in the USA.
http://www.invasive.org/eastern/srs/SB_N.html

HTH
Chris

 

The University of North Carolina campus used to have lots of nandinas. I think they fell victim to all-holly planting schemes before their invasiveness became evident.

Since it's no longer recommendable as a landscape plant, maybe some species of Berberis might be similarly interesting. In fact, between Southern natives and suitable species from East Asia, there's no excuse to have an uninteresting yard.