Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia, South America
China, Japan
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Compound
Acuminate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
Common Name
Elderberry
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
In Hindi
Elderberry
Dwarf Nandina
In German
Holunderbeere
Dwarf Nandina
In French
Sureau
Nandina Dwarf
In Spanish
Saúco
Nandina enana
In Greek
Elderberry
Dwarf Nandina
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Nandina do anão
In Polish
Bez czarny
Dwarf Nandina
In Latin
Elderberry
Dwarf Nandina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ranunculales
Family
Adoxaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elderberry and Dwarf Nandina
Season and care of Elderberry and Dwarf Nandina is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Dwarf Nandina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Dwarf Nandina season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Dwarf Nandina Physical Information
Elderberry and Dwarf Nandina physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Dwarf Nandina are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nandina flower color:
- Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Care of Elderberry and Dwarf Nandina
Care of Elderberry and Dwarf Nandina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads and Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Nandina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.