Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Korea
China, Japan
Types
American & Chinese
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Well Drained
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
holly leaf miner, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Allergy
Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen
Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Burfordii'
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
Common Name
Burford holly
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
In Hindi
Burford Holly Plant
Dwarf Nandina
In German
Burford Holly Pflanze
Dwarf Nandina
In French
Burford houx Plante
Nandina Dwarf
In Spanish
Planta del acebo Burford
Nandina enana
In Greek
Burford Holly Φυτών
Dwarf Nandina
In Portuguese
Burford Planta Holly
Nandina do anão
In Polish
Burford Holly roślin
Dwarf Nandina
In Latin
Planta Burford Holly
Dwarf Nandina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Ranunculales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Burford Holly and Dwarf Nandina
Wondering what are the properties of Burford Holly and Dwarf Nandina? We provide you with everything About Burford Holly and Dwarf Nandina. Burford Holly has thorns and Dwarf Nandina doesn't have thorns. Also Burford Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Burford Holly has allergic reactions like Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Dwarf Nandina has allergic reactions like Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Burford Holly and Dwarf Nandina and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Burford Holly and Dwarf Nandina
Season and care of Burford Holly and Dwarf Nandina is important to know. While considering everything about Burford Holly and Dwarf Nandina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burford Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Burford Holly is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Burford Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Burford Holly and Dwarf Nandina Physical Information
Burford Holly and Dwarf Nandina physical information is very important for comparison. Burford Holly height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Burford Holly and Dwarf Nandina are as follows:
Burford Holly flower color: White
Burford Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
- Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Care of Burford Holly and Dwarf Nandina
Care of Burford Holly and Dwarf Nandina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Burford Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Burford Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Nandina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.