Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
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
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
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
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
In Hindi
बेल मेपल
Dwarf Nandina
In German
Wein-Ahorn
Dwarf Nandina
In French
Maple Vine
Nandina Dwarf
In Spanish
arce vid
Nandina enana
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
Dwarf Nandina
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
Nandina do anão
In Polish
Vine Maple
Dwarf Nandina
In Latin
vitis Maple
Dwarf Nandina
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ranunculales
Family
Aceraceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Vine Maple and Dwarf Nandina
Season and care of Vine Maple and Dwarf Nandina is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and Dwarf Nandina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Vine Maple and Dwarf Nandina Physical Information
Vine Maple and Dwarf Nandina physical information is very important for comparison. Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Vine Maple and Dwarf Nandina are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
- Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Care of Vine Maple and Dwarf Nandina
Care of Vine Maple and Dwarf Nandina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads and Dwarf Nandina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Vine Maple 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.
