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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 -
Height2m (6½ft) -
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) -
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. -
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 form
Pinnate(see photos above) -
Leaf margin
Entire
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Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Pruning group
Pruning 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 C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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Nandina - Growing Guide
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NANDINA domestica 'Richmond'
Chopstick plant, Sacred bamboo, Nanten
Available from £17.00
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Buy Varieties of NANDINA domestica
NANDINA domestica 'Firepower'
Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
dwarf form with excellent autumn colour
Gift-wrapping available
individually £17.00 each , 3+ £15.00 each
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
Gift-wrapping available
individually £17.00 each , 3+ £15.00 each
NANDINA domestica 'Obsessed'
Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
(syn. 'Seika') - rich red new growth
Gift-wrapping available
individually £17.00 each , 3+ £15.00 each
NANDINA domestica 'Richmond'
Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
vigorous grower with an abundance of red fruit in autumn
NANDINA domestica 'Sunset'
Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
the new growth has an attractive vibrant reddish then purplish hue before eventually turning green
Gift-wrapping available
individually £17.00 each , 3+ £15.00 each
NANDINA domestica 'Woods Dwarf'
Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
compact and disease resistant. Grows to 2ft. Reddish-purple in autumn
Gift-wrapping available
individually £17.00 each , 3+ £15.00 each
Useful extras...
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
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
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
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