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NANDINA domestica 'Sunset'
Commonly known as Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
The new growth has an attractive vibrant reddish then purplish hue before eventually turning green
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Good to know
At least 2 different cultivars are required for fruiting -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
India, China, Japan. Garden origin. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenPinnata to 3-pinnate leaves to 90cm (36in) long with lance-shaped leaflets
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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White
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PaniclesConical panicles to 40cm (16in) long
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Star-shapedTo 1cm (½in) across
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BorderSuitable for a sheltered border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
1m (39ins) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, bushy shrub. Flowers have large, yellow anthers followed by long-lasting red fruit
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Pruning group 6
Suitable 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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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
In a sheltered site -
harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs, poultry -
Mature Size1m (39ins)
1m (39in)
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