Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Argentina, Chile
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
-
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Ninebark
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Ninebark
boxberry
In German
Ninebark
boxberry
In French
Physocarpe
boxberry
In Spanish
ninebark
boxberry
In Greek
ninebark
boxberry
In Portuguese
ninebark
boxberry
In Polish
Ninebark
boxberry
In Latin
Ninebark
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Neillieae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Ninebark and Boxberry
Season and care of Ninebark and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Boxberry season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Ninebark and Boxberry Physical Information
Ninebark and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Boxberry are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Boxberry
Care of Ninebark and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.