Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern United States
Types
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Not available
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
Pyramidal
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making informal hedge
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
Dwarf Nandina
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
Dwarf Nandina
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Nandina Dwarf
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
Nandina enana
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
Dwarf Nandina
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
Nandina do anão
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Dwarf Nandina
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
Dwarf Nandina
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Magnoliales
Family
Berberidaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Magnolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Nandina and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of Dwarf Nandina and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nandina and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Nandina and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
Dwarf Nandina and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nandina and Southern Magnolia are as follows:
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Southern Magnolia
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Southern Magnolia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.