Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
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Types
Mareer, Manjak
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
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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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
PHYSOCARPUS
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Ninebark
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Ninebark
In German
Cordia subcordata
Ninebark
In French
Cordia subcordata
Physocarpe
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
ninebark
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
ninebark
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
ninebark
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Ninebark
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Ninebark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Kou and Ninebark
Season and care of Kou and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ninebark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ninebark is while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ninebark is .
Kou and Ninebark Physical Information
Kou and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Kou and Ninebark are as follows:
Care of Kou and Ninebark
Care of Kou and Ninebark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.