Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
-
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Copper
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Needs high amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making informal hedge
Used as a potherb
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Dwarf Nandina
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Dwarf Nandina
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Nandina Dwarf
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Nandina enana
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Dwarf Nandina
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Nandina do anão
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Dwarf Nandina
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Dwarf Nandina
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Apiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dwarf Nandina and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Dwarf Nandina and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nandina and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nandina and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Dwarf Nandina and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nandina and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Dwarf Nandina flower color:
Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.