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NANDINA domestica
Commonly known as Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
Upright habit and light green leaves
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EvergreenPinnate to 3-pinnate leaves to 90cm (36in) long with lance-shaped leaflets, red to reddish purple when young and in winter.
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White
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFlowers have large, yellow anthers followed by long-lasting, spherical, bright red fruit.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sunIn a sheltered site
NANDINA domestica
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Pests & DiseasesViruses.Place of originIndia, China, Japan.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapePaniclesConical panicles to 40cm (16in) longStar-shapedTo 1cm (½in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a sheltered border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf formPinnate
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Pruning groupPruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs, poultry
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Nandina - Growing Guide
2m (6½ft)
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1.5m (5ft) |
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NANDINA domestica 'Richmond'
Chopstick plant, Sacred bamboo, Nanten
Available from £17.00
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Parchment bark, Kohuhu
Available from £17.00
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Beauty berry, French mulberry
Available from £17.50
Buy Varieties of NANDINA domestica
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NANDINA domestica 'Firepower'
Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
dwarf form with excellent autumn colour
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NANDINA domestica 'Lemon-Lime'
Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
a new introduction with stunning yellowy-green new growth in spring. Needs full sun to keep its colour
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NANDINA domestica 'Obsessed'
Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
(syn. 'Seika') - rich red new growth
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NANDINA domestica 'Richmond'
Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
vigorous grower with an abundance of red fruit in autumn
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NANDINA domestica 'Sunset'
Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
the new growth has an attractive vibrant reddish then purplish hue before eventually turning green
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NANDINA domestica 'Woods Dwarf'
Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
compact and disease resistant. Grows to 2ft. Reddish-purple in autumn
Useful extras...
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50