Nandina domestica Sacred bamboo (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Nandina domestica
Sacred bamboo
Evergreen shrub
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The Nandina domestica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan and India. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sacred bamboo.

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Latin Name:  Nandina domestica
Common Name:  Sacred bamboo
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  The fruit is poisonous[147].All parts of the plant contain toxic substances, including hydrocyanic acid and nandenine[218].

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Ravines and valleys in mountains and warmer parts of C. and S. Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a deep rich moist soil in a sheltered sunny position[11, 200]. Prefers a cool but sunny position[200]. A very ornamental plant, it only successful outdoors in Britain in favoured localities[1]. Grows well in Cornwall[59]. Tender when young[11], the shoot tips of mature plants can be damaged by hard frosts[200]. A number of named forms have been developed for their ornamental value[182]. Untidy old stems on established plants can be pruned to the base in spring[188]. Cultivated for its fruit in China and Japan[2] ( does this refer to medicinal usage?). It does not fruit freely in Britain[11]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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