Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
United States, Canada
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Not available
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
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
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
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Ninebark
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
Ninebark
POKEBERRY
In German
Ninebark
Kermesbeere
In French
Physocarpe
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
ninebark
Pokeberry
In Greek
ninebark
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
ninebark
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Ninebark
alkiermes
In Latin
Ninebark
pokeberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Phytolacca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Neillieae
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Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Ninebark and Pokeberry
Season and care of Ninebark and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is Not Available and Pokeberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Ninebark is Not Available and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is Not Available and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Ninebark and Pokeberry Physical Information
Ninebark and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Pokeberry are as follows:
Ninebark flower color: Not Available
Ninebark leaf color: Not Available
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Ninebark and Pokeberry
Care of Ninebark and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.