Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
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
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
-
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
-
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Ninebark
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Ninebark
Tomatillos
In German
Ninebark
Tomatillos
In French
Physocarpe
Tomatilles
In Spanish
ninebark
Tomatillos
In Greek
ninebark
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
ninebark
Tomatillos
In Polish
Ninebark
Tomatillos
In Latin
Ninebark
Tomatillos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Physalis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Neillieae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Ninebark and Tomatillo
Season and care of Ninebark and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Tomatillo season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Ninebark and Tomatillo Physical Information
Ninebark and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Tomatillo are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Tomatillo
Care of Ninebark and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.