Dwarf Nandina

Birch

About Dwarf Nandina and Birch

Dwarf Nandina

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

China, Japan

Types

Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno' Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta' Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa' Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle' Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

3060

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Habitat

low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-114-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Mealybugs, Whiteflies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Borders

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used for making informal hedge

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

heavenly bamboo sacred bamboo nandina

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Dwarf Nandina

भोज पत्र

In German

Dwarf Nandina

Birke

In French

Nandina Dwarf

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Nandina enana

Abedul

In Greek

Dwarf Nandina

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Nandina do anão

bétula

In Polish

Dwarf Nandina

Brzoza

In Latin

Dwarf Nandina

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ranunculales

Fagales

Family

Berberidaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Nandina

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

5034

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Nandina and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Nandina and Birch? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Nandina and Birch. Dwarf Nandina doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Nandina does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Nandina has allergic reactions like and Birch has allergic reactions like . 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 Dwarf Nandina and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Nandina and Birch

Season and care of Dwarf Nandina and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nandina and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Dwarf Nandina and Birch Physical Information

Dwarf Nandina and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nandina and Birch are as follows:

Dwarf Nandina flower color:
Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Dwarf Nandina and Birch

Care of Dwarf Nandina and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Dwarf Nandina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.