Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
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'
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making informal hedge
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Dwarf Nandina
कीवी फल
In German
Dwarf Nandina
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Nandina Dwarf
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Nandina enana
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Dwarf Nandina
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Nandina do anão
Quiuí
In Polish
Dwarf Nandina
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Dwarf Nandina
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Ericales
Family
Berberidaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Nandina and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Dwarf Nandina and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nandina and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Nandina and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Dwarf Nandina and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Nandina and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Kiwifruit
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Dwarf Nandina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.