Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Copper
Green, 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, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval
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
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making informal hedge
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
Dwarf Nandina
firethorn
In German
Dwarf Nandina
firethorn
In French
Nandina Dwarf
firethorn
In Spanish
Nandina enana
firethorn
In Greek
Dwarf Nandina
firethorn
In Portuguese
Nandina do anão
firethorn
In Polish
Dwarf Nandina
firethorn
In Latin
Dwarf Nandina
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Nandina and Firethorn
Season and care of Dwarf Nandina and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nandina and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Nandina and Firethorn Physical Information
Dwarf Nandina and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nandina and Firethorn are as follows:
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Firethorn
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Dwarf Nandina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
