Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
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Types
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
PHYSOCARPUS
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Ninebark
In Hindi
Inkberry
Ninebark
In German
Inkberry
Ninebark
In French
Inkberry
Physocarpe
In Spanish
Inkberry
ninebark
In Greek
Inkberry
ninebark
In Portuguese
Inkberry
ninebark
In Polish
inkberry
Ninebark
In Latin
Inkberry
Ninebark
Order
Aquifoliales
Rosales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Inkberry and Ninebark
Season and care of Inkberry and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ninebark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ninebark is while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Ninebark is .
Inkberry and Ninebark Physical Information
Inkberry and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Inkberry and Ninebark are as follows:
Care of Inkberry and Ninebark
Care of Inkberry and Ninebark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.