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Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of North Carolina

Nandina (Nandina domestica)

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Nandina (Nandina domestica)

Nandina is a multiple-stemmed medium-sized shrub with very large ternately compound evergreen leaves.

Durham, NC 3/22/2012.

Nandina (Nandina domestica) leaves

Native to Japan, China, and India, this popular ornamental frequently escapes in the understory of suburban woods. Sometimes called Heavenly-Bamboo or Sacred-Bamboo, though not related to or similar to bamboo.

Nandina (Nandina domestica) fruits

The bright red berries appear in fall and last throughout the winter.

Chapel Hill, NC 1/3/04.

Nandina (Nandina domestica) fruits

Chapel Hill, NC 4/5/09.

More information:
Exotic Pest Plants of Southeastern Forests
Floridata
Poisonous Plants of North Carolina
University of Florida, Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants

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