Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
China, Japan
Types
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Habitat
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Attracts
Birds
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Allergy
Swelling in the face
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture
Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
Common Name
Cherry Tree
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
In Hindi
चेरी का पेड़
Dwarf Nandina
In German
Kirschbaum
Dwarf Nandina
In French
Cerisier
Nandina Dwarf
In Spanish
Cerezo
Nandina enana
In Greek
κερασιά
Dwarf Nandina
In Portuguese
árvore de cereja
Nandina do anão
In Polish
wiśniowe drzewo
Dwarf Nandina
In Latin
Cherry
Dwarf Nandina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Rosaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cherry Tree and Dwarf Nandina
Season and care of Cherry Tree and Dwarf Nandina is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tree and Dwarf Nandina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tree season is Spring and Summer and Dwarf Nandina season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained and for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic and for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tree and Dwarf Nandina Physical Information
Cherry Tree and Dwarf Nandina physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm whereas Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tree and Dwarf Nandina are as follows:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Nandina flower color:
- Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Care of Cherry Tree and Dwarf Nandina
Care of Cherry Tree and Dwarf Nandina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Tree 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.