Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making informal hedge
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
ACER nigrum
Common Name
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
Black Maple
In Hindi
Dwarf Nandina
Black Maple Tree
In German
Dwarf Nandina
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Nandina Dwarf
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Nandina enana
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Dwarf Nandina
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Nandina do anão
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Dwarf Nandina
Czarny klon
In Latin
Dwarf Nandina
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Sapindales
Family
Berberidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Nandina and Black Maple
Season and care of Dwarf Nandina and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nandina and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nandina and Black Maple Physical Information
Dwarf Nandina and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nandina and Black Maple are as follows:
Dwarf Nandina flower color:
Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Black Maple
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dwarf Nandina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.