Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
China, Japan
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Acuminate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
Common Name
Pear
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Dwarf Nandina
In German
Birne
Dwarf Nandina
In French
Poire
Nandina Dwarf
In Spanish
Pera
Nandina enana
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Dwarf Nandina
In Portuguese
Pera
Nandina do anão
In Polish
Gruszka
Dwarf Nandina
In Latin
Orbis
Dwarf Nandina
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Rosaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Dwarf Nandina
Season and care of Pear and Dwarf Nandina is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Dwarf Nandina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Dwarf Nandina season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Dwarf Nandina Physical Information
Pear and Dwarf Nandina physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Dwarf Nandina are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
- Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Care of Pear and Dwarf Nandina
Care of Pear and Dwarf Nandina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pear 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.