Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
China, Japan
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Purple, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
In Hindi
Loropetalum
Dwarf Nandina
In German
Loropetalum
Dwarf Nandina
In French
Loropetalum
Nandina Dwarf
In Spanish
Loropetalum
Nandina enana
In Greek
Loropetalum
Dwarf Nandina
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
Nandina do anão
In Polish
Loropetalum
Dwarf Nandina
In Latin
Loropetalum
Dwarf Nandina
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Ranunculales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Loropetalum
Nandina
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Dwarf Nandina
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Dwarf Nandina is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Dwarf Nandina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Loropetalum Chinese and Dwarf Nandina Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Dwarf Nandina physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Dwarf Nandina are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
- Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Dwarf Nandina
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Dwarf Nandina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Nandina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.