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NANDINA domestica
Commonly known as Chopstick plant, Nanten, Sacred bamboo
Upright habit and light green leaves
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
India, China, Japan. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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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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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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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
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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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 Size2m (6½ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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