Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Ligustrum sinense concavum, Ligustrum sinense coryanum, Ligustrum sinense dissimile
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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
Prune in spring
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize just before the growing season begins
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making informal hedge
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
Ligustrum sinense
Common Name
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
Chinese privet
In Hindi
Dwarf Nandina
Chinese privet
In German
Dwarf Nandina
Chinesischer Liguster
In French
Nandina Dwarf
Chinese privet
In Spanish
Nandina enana
aligustrina, ligustrina, ligustrín, o aligustre
In Greek
Dwarf Nandina
Κινέζοι privet
In Portuguese
Nandina do anão
Ligustrina
In Polish
Dwarf Nandina
Chiński ligustr
In Latin
Dwarf Nandina
Chinese privet
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Scrophulariales
Family
Berberidaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Nandina and Chinese Privet
Season and care of Dwarf Nandina and Chinese Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nandina and Chinese Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Privet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Privet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Privet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nandina and Chinese Privet Physical Information
Dwarf Nandina and Chinese Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chinese Privet height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nandina and Chinese Privet are as follows:
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Chinese Privet flower color: White
- Chinese Privet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Chinese Privet
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Chinese Privet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Privet pruning is done Prune in spring. In summer Dwarf Nandina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.