Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
Cornus florida
Common Name
Ninebark
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
Ninebark
flowering dogwood
In German
Ninebark
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Physocarpe
Cornus florida
In Spanish
ninebark
Cornus florida
In Greek
ninebark
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
ninebark
Cornus florida
In Polish
Ninebark
Cornus florida
In Latin
Ninebark
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Neillieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ninebark and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Ninebark and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is Not Available and Flowering Dogwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Ninebark is Not Available and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ninebark is Not Available and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Ninebark and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Ninebark and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Ninebark flower color: Not Available
Ninebark leaf color: Not Available
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Ninebark and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Ninebark and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.