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About Ninebark and Inkberry


About Inkberry and Ninebark


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Broadleaf Evergreen   

Origin
Not Available   
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States   

Types
Center Glow ninebark, Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark   
Not Available   

Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides   
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
10-1   
9-1   

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   
Not Available   

Habit
Not Available   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
120.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Palmate   
Ovate   

Thorns
Not Available   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Average   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   
Late Spring, Early Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply   
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry   

In Summer
Moderate   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Average Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Adequately   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches   
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   

Fertilizers
Fertilize every year   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch   
Aphids   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Not Available   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

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   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds   

Allergy
Not Available   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Can be made into a herbal tea   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Mixed Border, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS   
ILEX glabra   

Common Name
Ninebark   
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed   

In Hindi
Ninebark   
Inkberry   

In German
Ninebark   
Inkberry   

In French
Physocarpe   
Inkberry   

In Spanish
ninebark   
Inkberry   

In Greek
ninebark   
Inkberry   

In Portuguese
ninebark   
Inkberry   

In Polish
Ninebark   
inkberry   

In Latin
Ninebark   
Inkberry   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Not Available   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Not Available   

Order
Rosales   
Aquifoliales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Phytolaccaceae   

Genus
Physocarpus   
Ilex   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Neillieae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Amygdaloideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
20   
99+
600   
30

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Properties of Ninebark and Inkberry

Wondering what are the properties of Ninebark and Inkberry? We provide you with everything About Ninebark and Inkberry. Ninebark doesn't have thorns and Inkberry doesn't have thorns. Also Ninebark does not have fragrant flowers. Ninebark has allergic reactions like Not Available and Inkberry has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ninebark and Inkberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ninebark and Inkberry

Season and care of Ninebark and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is Not Available and Inkberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Ninebark is Not Available and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is Not Available and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.

Ninebark and Inkberry Physical Information

Ninebark and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Inkberry are as follows:

Care of Ninebark and Inkberry

Care of Ninebark and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and 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. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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