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Nandina domestica<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Features and care<\/h2><\/h2><\/div>
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Nandina domestica<\/strong>, known as sacred bamboo or nandina, is a highly valued ornamental evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has a light and elegantly branched structure, with slender, erect stems that superficially resemble those of bamboo. Its leaves are compound and finely divided, green in color, although young shoots often display reddish or coppery tones that gradually change with maturity. <\/p>\n

Moderately growing and generally compact, it can reach between 1 and 2 meters in height<\/strong>, forming dense, upright clumps. During spring and summer, it produces branched terminal inflorescences<\/strong> with small white flowers, followed by striking clusters of bright red, spherical fruits that can persist well into autumn and winter. The foliage can also develop intense reddish and purple hues during the colder months, providing ornamental interest year-round. It is widely used in borders, flowerbeds, low hedges, oriental-style gardens, and for container planting.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

It requires full sun or partial shade<\/strong>, although in very warm regions it can benefit from some protection from the intense afternoon sun. It prefers fertile, organically rich, slightly acidic, and well-drained<\/strong> soils, although it can adapt to different soil types. Once established, it exhibits good resistance to cold and moderate periods of drought. Watering should be regular,<\/strong> especially during the warmer months, allowing the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings. It is important to avoid prolonged waterlogging, while light pruning can help maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Extended species profile<\/h2><\/div>

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Crop<\/p><\/div>

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Exposure<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Full sun<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Irrigation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-RIEGO 2\/5 \u00b7 low \u2014 supplemental irrigation during establishment and drought; allow to partially dry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Soil \/ moisture<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Dry to cool; well drained<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Bloom<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Summer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Climate<\/p><\/div>

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USDA Hardiness<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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8\u201310<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Compatible climates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Csa, Csb, soft Cfa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Tolerance to humid climate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-HUM 3\/5 \u00b7 medium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Maintenance<\/p><\/div>

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Development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-ALT 2\/5 \u00b7 1\u20132 m \u00b7 slow growth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Pests<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

ORN-PEST 3\/5 \u00b7 medium \u2014 aphids, scale insects, mites, and foliar\/root diseases depending on environment<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Pass<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-FERT 2\/5 \u00b7 low \u2014 organic matter or slow-release in spring; adjust to vigor and analysis<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>